19 terrorists killed in army raids in Egypt

Nineteen terrorists have been killed in army raids in the Sinai region during the past few days, Egyptian military forces said today.

The raids are part of a major campaign titled 'Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018' which was launched in February to eradicate terrorism in north and central Sinai.

Ten terrorists will killed in a firefight with armed forces during the raids in north and central Sinai, a military statement said. It added that nine others were killed in raids by police and security forces.

Twenty other terrorists were arrested during the operation, the statement said.