 "IS claims attack on Egypt's Christian monastery; 1 policeman dead")
A policeman was killed and three others were injured after suspected Islamic State terrorists opened fire on a security checkpoint near Saint Catharine monastery in Egypt's South Sinai, the Ministry of Interior has said.
According to the SITE Intelligence Group, the IS- affiliated Amaq news agency announced that the group's militants carried out the attack on Tuesday.
The gunmen targeted a security checkpoint outside the monastery where they exchanged fire with police forces, a statement by the ministry said.
In retaliatory firing by police, some attackers were injured which forced them to flee, the statement added.
The injured have been transferred to Sharm El-Shiekh International Hospital for treatment, security officials said.
According to the SITE Intelligence Group, the IS- affiliated Amaq news agency announced that the group's militants carried out the attack on Tuesday.
The gunmen targeted a security checkpoint outside the monastery where they exchanged fire with police forces, a statement by the ministry said.
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The injured have been transferred to Sharm El-Shiekh International Hospital for treatment, security officials said.
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