Egyptian military | Al Bawaba

Egyptian military latest

In February, Egypt launched a massive operation against militants in Sinai. (AFP/File photo)

December 13th, 2018 - 09:03 GMT

27 Militants, 1 Soldier Killed in Ongoing Sinai Operations in Egypt

An Egyptian soldier and 27 militants were killed amid an ongoing security operation in the restive Sinai Peninsula and western Egypt, according to the Egyptian military on Wednesday.

Two officers were also killed and five soldiers injured in a militant attack in the North Sinai. (AFP)

May 14th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Military Vehicle Strikes Landmine in Central Sinai, Killing One and Injuring Others

Sinai has become increasingly volatile following the overthrow of dictator Hosni Mubarak in 2011, and the military coup against President Mohamad Morsi in 2013. (AFP/File)

March 5th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Mine explosion in Sinai kills 2, injuring further 15

Egyptian military and police forces have been the target of ongoing attacks, which have increased since Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi took power from Muhammad Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. (AFP/File)

January 24th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Attack on military vehicle in central Sinai kills five Egyptian soldiers

A convoy of Egyptian armoured vehicles heads along a road in El-Arish. (AFP/File)

October 30th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Two Egyptian soldiers killed in northern Sinai by Daesh affiliated extremist group

The raids, among the most extensive carried out by the Egyptian military in its ongoing campaign against militants in the restive peninsula, followed the gunning down of Brigadier General Adel Ragaei. (AFP/File)

October 23rd, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Egypt Air Force pounds Daesh targets holed up in north Sinai; An estimated 70 were killed

Jihadists have mounted a string of deadly operations against security forces since the military ousted Egypt's Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. (AFP/File)

October 17th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Eight Egyptian security forces killed in Sinai attack

An Egyptian policeman inspects the wreckage after a car bomb blast kills three policemen in al-Tur, in the Sinai peninsula, on October 7, 2013. (AFP Photo/Mohamed el-Shahed)

October 2nd, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Five Egyptian soldiers killed in northern Sinai

Egyptian security forces on patrol in the restive Sinai Peninsula. (AFP/File)

September 7th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

Egypt: Clashes in Sinai kill 11 militants, injure five others

File photo of Sinai Province militants. (AFP/File)

August 31st, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Drone strike in Egypt reportedly kills Sinai Province leader

Egyptian army special forces man a temporary checkpoint outside Sharm el-Sheikh airport. (AFP/File)

August 23rd, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Egyptian officer killed by a sniper shot in North Sinai

Migrants from Chad, Sudan, Egypt and Bangladesh wait to receive aid distribution provided by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with Libyan Red Crescent in the east of Libya on August 16, 2016. (AFP/Abdullah Doma)

August 17th, 2016 - 01:00 GMT

Egypt arrests 183 people attempting to migrate to Europe from Alexandria

Egyptian men and army officials march during the funeral of an army colonel, who was killed in a roadside bombing claimed by the Daesh group, on the outskirts of Arish, North Sinai, January 29, 2016. (AFP/File)

August 6th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

IED blast in Egypt’s Sinai leaves four dead and seven injured