location: Sheikh Zuwayid
notes: North Sinai security services thwarted an armed attack against two checkpoints in Sheikh Zuwaid city on 11 January. An armed group, reportedly Sinai Province, attacked two security checkpoints in the area of Morabaa Nagd in Sheikh Zuwaid city. A fire exchange occurred between the armed persons and security troops, who were able to confront them, leaving 10 militants dead and a First Lieutenant dead.
target_text: location: Sheikh Zuwayid, fatalities: 11