Cairo - Arab Today
The Operation 'Martyr's Right' has entered a crucial stage to uproot terrorism in north and central Sinai.
Combing and storming operations continued in several villages and mountainous areas in Al Arish, Rafah, Sheikh Zowaid to tighten security in these areas.
The forces targeted one of the most dangerous terror hotbeds in a Sheikh Zowaid area, killing eight Takfiri elements during clashes.
Four tunnels used by Takfiri elements were also destroyed.
The forces destroyed a factory for manufacturing explosive charges in an area adjacent to Rafah.
Three terrorists were killed in Al Arish and a house used by Takfiri elements for manufacturing explosive charges was seized.
In Al Arish, the forces defused about 29 explosive devices that were planted in several areas to target security forces.
Source: MENA