On checkpoint in Egypt was attacked, were killed, 12 soldiers and 8 wounded.
In the Egyptian province of North Sinai was attacked the military, killing 12 security forces, while another eight wounded. Aljazeera reported, citing security forces and doctors.
“At least 12 members of the Egyptian security forces were killed and eight injured in an attack on a checkpoint in the Northern Sinai province”, – stated in the message.
The wounded were taken to hospital in El-Arish.
According to Reuters, the attack took place at 40 km from the town of bir al-Abd and was carried out using assault rifles and heavy weapons. The details of the incident are specified.
