Al Jazeera: Soldiers killed in attacks in Egypt's Sinai
At least 15 soldiers killed along with two civilians in deadliest ambushes on security checkpoints since January.
Ambushes by armed men in the restive northern Sinai Peninsula have killed at least 15 soldiers and two civilians, according to Egyptian security and medical officials.
The attacks early on Thursday, that also wounded at least 19 other soldiers and several more civilians, came as Egypt continues its battle against armed groups operating in the northern Sinai, which borders Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Gunmen opened fire on soldiers with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades at five separate checkpoints throughout the northern Sinai region including near Sheikh Zuweid, east of the provincial capital of al-Arish, the Agence France-Press news agency reported.
More News On Egyptian Soldiers Killed In Sinai
Gunmen believed to be from Islamic State kill 17 in attack on checkpoints in Egypt's Sinai -- ABC News (Australia)
Egypt: Sinai peninsula attack kills 17 -- BBC
Militants Carry Out Deadly Attacks on Army Checkpoints in North Sinai -- NYT
Military operation ongoing after Sinai ambushes leave multiple dead -- Ahram Online
15 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in Egypt attacks -- Times of India
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