CAIRO, July 16 (KUNA) -- At least 22 militants were killed by the Armed Forces in Sheikh Zuwaid City in North Sinai, said the army here Thursday.
Intelligence information revealed that there were 22 militants inside their stronghold in the city, Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Samir said in a statement, adding that the air forces targeted the stronghold, killing all militants.
He lauded efforts of security apparatuses aiming to uncover the hideouts of militants.
The army has been launching campaigns against Sinai-based militants, who have carried out a string of attacks on security personnel there. (end) msh.hm