The Armed Forces said Friday that the law enforcement forces are mopping up the vicinity of a terror attack and its nearby areas in northern Sinai to manhunt the perpetrators.

In its statement, the Armed Forces said after the terror attack, crossfire occurred between the terrorists and the army forces, leaving 40 Takfiris dead and dozens injured.

Earlier, the Armed Forces spokesman said the law enforcement forces along with the Air Forces in North Sinai repelled a terrorist attempt targeting some security checkpoints in southern Rafah.

At least 26 military personnel were killed and injured including a colonel during the attack.

Source: MENA