Latest in Tag: army Highlight
Latest in Tag: army
Third field army kills three militants in Mount Halal area of central Sinai
The Mount Halal sweeping operation also resulted in the death of three army conscripts due to an IED explosion: army spokesperson
Defence Minister visits injured army personnel in hospital
Three army conscripts killed in IED explosion directed at armoured vehicle in central Sinai, says local journalist
Army frees 133 kidnapped nationals in Libya, spokesperson
Operation was conducted in cooperation with Libyan army, according to statements
Defence minister visits Cairo-based military academy to inspect students’ skills in securing checkpoints
Military academy students displayed their abilities in securing checkpoints and preventing counter attacks, says army spokesperson
Elderly man killed after trying to stop son’s kidnapping in Al-Arish
Anonymous militants killed a 55 year-old civilian, Saleh Hamed, inside the North Sinai city of Al-Arish on Saturday evening as he attempted to stop the kidnapping of his son, who was taken by the militants following the shooting, state-run newspaper Akhbar Al-Youm reported. The anonymous militants, who are believed to be from the Islamic State …
Second field army kills three militants in sweeping operation inside North Sinai
Anonymous militants blew up a health facility inside Al-Arish for the second time: state-run newspaper
Young man reportedly killed near Al-Arish due to reckless shooting
Two other civilians were injured in the same shooting while one conscript was injured in another incident: state-run newspaper
Al-Sisi holds meeting with SCAF and SCPF leading figures
Al-Sisi instructs police and army forces to keep alert to foil terrorists’ schemes, and army kills 14 militants in central Sinai
Army kills 14 militants in sweeping operation conducted inside central Sinai
The third and second field armies managed to arrest 13 militants during the same operation: army statement
Educational institute affiliated to Al-Azhar attacked in Al-Arish
The institute and a school were attacked on the same day
State-owned school bombed in Rafah
Security forces foil IED explosion in Al-Arish, kill three militants, says local journalist
Drinking water returns to Giza following 2-day suspension
Residents expressed anger due the cut-off of water for the past two days
Defence minister holds open discussion with border guard forces
The defence minister noted during the meeting that the army leadership is interested in bolstering the border guards’ military stationing points with modern weaponry and fighting systems, adding that they are also paying attention to their quality of life and morale.
British defence minister affirms UK support to Egypt in facing terrorism
The UK confirmed during the meeting their support for Egypt’s role in the region
Al-Sisi pays unexpected visit to military college
Al-Sisi and the defence minister ate alongside the students and evaluated their training
Army forces kill 20 militants in 5-day sweeping operation in Sinai
The five-day sweeping operation resulted in the death of two army officers and conscripts, says army spokesperson
Third field army kills 6 militants in sweeping operation in North Sinai
Same forces foiled massive attacks following the seizure of a truck carrying explosives in central Sinai, says local journalist
IS terrorism born out of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood: former Unit 777 chief-of-staff
Recent arms deals are necessary even if they negatively affect the economy, says Hatem Saber
Third field army kills 3 militants in central Sinai during sweeping operation
The sweeping operation has been conducted with support of air forces, says army spokesperson
5 police conscripts killed in militant attack in central Sinai
The attack has yet to be claimed by any group
Anonymous militants assassinate school teacher in Al-Arish
Militants from “Sinai Province” opened fire against the school teacher for unknown reasons, says North Sinai based journalist
Egypt beats Canada at the Military Football World Cup
Egypt’s next match, against Syria, will be played on Saturday
Army highlights border guard forces operations in first half of January
Army spokesperson released a statement that highlights successful operations of the border guard forces in combating drugs, smuggling of weapons, and illegal immigration
Army chief of staff inspects special forces training
Special forces execute fighting skills in unplanned missions, says army spokesperson
11/11 was scheme to plunge Egypt into chaos: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president and head of British secret intelligence service stressed importance of enhancing security cooperation to combat high rate of terrorist attacks
Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces brigade in Red Sea
Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a highly trained, powerful army ready to confront any challenge, says former officer
Third field army repels multiple militant attacks near central Sinai, kills 9
Enhanced security presence in North Sinai has pushed “Sinai Province” militants to carry out attacks in central Sinai, said army sources
Defence Minister, high ranking army officials visit Egypt’s main Coptic Cathedral
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria expressed deep gratitude to the army for the rapid renovation of the bombed church
Army destroys 12 smuggling tunnels in North Sinai
Security forces say the tunnels were used to smuggle drugs and weapons
Egyptian Defence Ministry appoints new army spokesperson
The new army spokesperson previously worked in military intelligence, says MENA