Military spokesperson Mohamed Samir said three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire and six fugitives were arrested on Monday evening.
He also said that an SUV and 16 motorcycles without license plates allegedly used by terrorist elements were destroyed.
Meanwhile, another military source said army operations continue in Sinai to combat terrorist elements and planes hover over different areas to scan their hiding places.
The source added that the armed forces would complete the destruction of all tunnels soon to prevent infiltration and smuggling.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
