A conscript was killed in Egypt's restive North Sinai region when gunmen opened fire on him, the Ministry of Interior said today.
The incident took place yesterday. Security forces are currently searching for the attackers in the area.
The attacks targeting police and military increased after the ouster of Islamist ex-president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 by military following massive protests against his rule.
Over 600 security personnel have been reported killed since then.
The military has launched security campaigns in the area, arrested suspects and demolished houses that belong to terrorists, including those facilitating tunnels leading to the Gaza Strip.
