Suspected militants attacks military posts in North Sinai

Suspected Islamist militants attacked several military posts in Egypt's North Sinai area on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said.

North Sinai is the epicentre of an insurgency. Militants have launched many attacks killing hundreds of police and soldiers. The most active group is the Islamic State-affiliated Sinai Province.‬‬‬

Clashes between militants and soldiers have been going on in the region for hours, the sources said.