Egyptian military spokesperson, Tamer al-Refaei, said in a statement on Sunday that security forces countered the failed terrorist attack on the checkpoint and destroyed two four-wheeled vehicles that belonged to the militants. Refaei added that six army personnel were killed during the stand-off, while forces combed the area for more terrorists. the spokesperson said that armed forces will continue efforts to pursue all criminal elements by searching terrorist outposts and conducting raids, with the aim to completely annihilate militants in Sinai. The group has launched several violent attacks against army and police checkpoints in North Sinai cities. North Sinai-based state security have carried out large-scale security sweeps and military operations in response.

Source: Egypt Independent October 16, 2017 09:56 UTC