Following this attack, the armed forces launched a wide-reaching retaliation operation against Islamic State (IS)-affiliated group “Sinai Province” locales in North Sinai. One member of army personnel was martyred,” the spokesperson’s statement read. According to the spokesperson, the first day of the operation left 18 militants and three army personnel dead, and two other personnel injured. Following Friday’s attack, the army pledged retaliation for the blood of the killed conscripts and airstrikes were quickly launched against “Sinai Province”. Over the past six months, the army’s violent confrontations with “Sinai Province” militants have become more frequent.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 18, 2016 16:52 UTC