10 ’Terrorists’ Killed in Security Operations in Egypt’s Sinai

28 July 2013 | 21:44 Code : 1919195 Latest Headlines

(FNA)- Ten "terrorist" elements were killed over the last 48 hours in security operations launched by the Egyptian army and police in North Sinai, said a security source.

The operation, dubbed ‘Desert Storm’, was launched by the Egyptian army in North Sinai Governorate on Saturday, state MENA news agency reported.

The military operations are aimed at blocking extremists’ desert and mountain bases, and ending terrorist activity in the region.