Witnesses heard large explosive sounds on Saturday south of Sheikh Zuwaid city, which security sources claimed were likely due to the ongoing anti-terrorism campaign in Sinai.
The sources said the army was destroying houses and havens allegedly used by terrorists south of Rafah and Sheikh Zuwaid, which were probably the reason behind the explosive blasts.
Security sources said army troops launched on Saturday campaign to confront terrorists in North Sinai, especially in Arish and Sheikh Zuwaid, killing eight alleged militants and injuring 17.
Troops destroyed two vehicles carrying large amounts of explosive material that were allegedly going to be used to target security establishments in Sinai.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
