source: Nashir; Amaq; Twitter
actor1: Military Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
location: Al Arish
notes: On Feb 16, in North Sinai, IS militants attacked a Military checkpoint close to Al Arish Airport. 7 IS militants were reportedly killed and 15 soldiers were injured or killed. Another source mentions 3 soldiers killed. (unknown fatalities). Following the attack Military Forces allegedly cut communication services in the area.