Five soldiers were killed and seven injured in a militant attack on Saturday evening against Abu Refae security checkpoint south of the town of Sheikh Zuweid in Noth Sinai, state news agency MENA reported. Security sources told MENA that "terrorists" attacked the checkpoint with live ammunition and bombs. Heavy gunfire has prevented ambulances from reaching the scene of the attack to evacuate the dead and injured. On 1 July, Islamic State group militants launched multiple attacks against army and security forces in and around Sheikh Zuweid, leaving 21 soldiers dead. In the past two weeks, the Egyptian army, which regained control over the town on the same day after fierce battles, has been carrying out intense strikes against militant hideouts which reportedly left more than 200 militants dead. More to follow http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/135692.aspx