MojNews- Egypt’s army said on Monday it had killed ۸۳ militants in clashes in the restive Sinai Peninsula, where a Daesh affiliate has waged a long-running insurgency.
Security forces killed 77 extremists, who were found with stacks of weapons and ammunition in north and central Sinai, the army said.
Six other “highly dangerous” militants were killed in shootouts in the region, the army said in a statement on a nationwide anti-militant operation between Sept. ۲۸ and Nov. ۴.
About 61 “criminals, wanted individuals and suspects” were arrested, it said.
Egypt Security forces also destroyed dozens of hideouts and vehicles as part of the ongoing operation, according to the statement.