At least seven militants were killed and 15 Egyptian military troops either killed or wounded after a clash in North Sinai on Saturday.
According to the Egyptian military, combing operations in the area where the incident took place have been carried out.
They say the breakdown of military casualties is not immediately clear.

Trump says US officials will be in Pakistan for negotiations
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, media reports say
Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks
UK police arrest seven over nationwide plan to shoplift from high-end stores
Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
