Islamic militants today (July 1, 2015) unleashed a wave of simultaneous attacks -- including a suicide car bombing -- on Egyptian army checkpoints in the restive north of the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 30 soldiers, according to the Washington Times website.
The attacks took place just south of the town of Sheikh Zuweid and targeted at least six military checkpoints, officials said. The militants also took soldiers captive and seized weapons and several armored vehicles, they added.
At least 40 other soldiers were wounded, said the officials.
Egypt's military spokesman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Samir, said fighting was still underway in the area between the armed forces and the militants. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for today's attack, but it bore all the hallmarks of an Islamic State (IS) affiliate.
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