Egyptian security forces kill six militants in Sohag province: Ministry
Tehran (KNA) - Egyptian security forces have killed six militants of a terror outfit in the African country's south, the interior ministry says.
The deadly clashes occurred in early hours of Saturday after security police forces raided a militant hideout in an area on the edge of the southern province of Sohag, some 460 kilometers south of the capital Cairo, said a statement released by the Ministry of Interior of Egypt.
It added that "six terrorist elements" had been killed in exchange of fire between the two sides around and inside the hideout, located in a gorge in one of the mountainous areas along the western Assiut-Sohag desert highway.
The ministry further said that "terrorists" were found in possession of ammunition, weapons, and an improvised explosive device.
It added that the Saturday raid was a "a continuation of the ministry's efforts in confronting terrorist organizations which aim to undermine peace and security and chasing elements which aim to execute hostile operations in the country."
Source: Press TV