Egypt 83 militants killed in sinai military raid

According to reports, on August 5, 2020, Egyptian security forces launched a military raid in the Sinai Peninsula, resulting in the deaths of at least 83 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) group.

The raid, which was carried out by the Egyptian military and police, targeted a militant hideout in the city of Bir al-Abd, located in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula. The operation was reportedly conducted in response to a series of attacks carried out by ISIS militants in the region, which have killed dozens of Egyptian soldiers and civilians.

The Egyptian military said in a statement that the raid was successful in killing 83 militants and destroying several hideouts and weapons caches. The statement also claimed that several high-ranking ISIS leaders were among those killed in the raid.

The Sinai Peninsula has been a hotbed of militant activity in recent years, with ISIS and other extremist groups operating in the region. The Egyptian government has launched several military campaigns to try to root out the militants, but the violence has continued to persist.

It's worth noting that the exact number of casualties in the raid may be disputed, as some reports have put the death toll at over 100 militants. Additionally, there may be civilian casualties, although this has not been confirmed.

The raid is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's presence in the Sinai Peninsula, and a major success for the Egyptian military. However, it is likely that the group will continue to operate in the region, and that the violence will continue to persist.