Egypt’s army says helicopter strike kills 12 suspected militants in northern Sinai Peninsula
Source: Associated Press
Egypts army says helicopter strike kills 12 suspected militants in northern Sinai Peninsula
By Associated Press, Updated: Sunday, August 11, 11:44 AM
EL-ARISH, Egypt Egyptian helicopters fired on a meeting of suspected militants in the countrys Sinai Peninsula, officials said Sunday, killing at least 12 people as authorities stepped up their attacks following an Israeli drone strike in the region.
The helicopter attack came as Egyptian and Israeli officials tried to downplay the drone strike Friday in the largely lawless Sinai, fearing popular criticism in a country already roiled by last months military coup that ousted President Mohammed Morsi.
The Egyptian officials told The Associated Press that three helicopters targeted militants in the desert town of Sheik Zuweyid late Saturday. The officials said another dozen were wounded in the attack.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to reporters.
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