(VOVworld) – A dozen of civilians were killed Wednesday in a mortar attack conducted by Islamic extremists in the town of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai province, Egypt.
The Al Ahram online newspaper reported 6 children and 2 women among the victims. Tarek Khater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in North Sinai, confirmed the death of a 2-year-old boy.
Six people were injured in the attack. According to military sources, militants mistakenly launched mortar shells at 2 residential houses while targeting military facilities in Sheikh Zuweid.
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In recent months, militants have increasingly attacked targets in urban areas across Egypt.
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On Wednesday, 2 police officers were killed in a bombing that targeted a military vehicle in Al-Arish town in North Sinai.
The Egyptian army said 5 militants were killed the same day during raids on militant hideouts.