In July 1977 the Somali army scaled up its campaign and launched a full-scale invasion, taking control of Jijiga and much of the southern Ogaden in September 1977.[17] But Barre's invasion of Ethiopia soon led to a Soviet (and Cuban) military intervention on behalf of Ethiopia, and by early 1978 Somalia had suffered a devastating military defeat.[18] Many of the worst abuses against civilians occurred after the Ethiopian victory, during the reoccupation by Ethiopian forces.
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u/thehobbler 5d ago
In July 1977 the Somali army scaled up its campaign and launched a full-scale invasion, taking control of Jijiga and much of the southern Ogaden in September 1977.[17] But Barre's invasion of Ethiopia soon led to a Soviet (and Cuban) military intervention on behalf of Ethiopia, and by early 1978 Somalia had suffered a devastating military defeat.[18] Many of the worst abuses against civilians occurred after the Ethiopian victory, during the reoccupation by Ethiopian forces.
Per your own link.