The Egyptian Armed Forces announced on Wednesday the elimination of 27 top dangerous elements, as part of the comprehensive military operation titled “Sinai 2018”. The cross-fire killed 24 armed takfiris, and one Armed Forces recruit. In its Statement 30 on the operation, the Armed Forces stated that 403 wanted criminals and suspects were arrested. In North Sinai, it also destroyed a four-wheel vehicle hidden inside a farm, and an ammunition store. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 26 vehicles and 83 motorcycles without license plates, used by terrorist elements.

Source: Egypt Independent December 12, 2018 12:23 UTC