source: Twitter; Madamasr
actor1: Military Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
location: Al Hasna
notes: On Dec 16, military and air forces carried out raids on a suspected militant hideout in Al Maghara district, Hasna area, in Central Sinai, after the abduction of several civilians working for Egyptian Forces the day before. Islamic militants detonated an explosive device on a military convoy leading to the destruction of military vehicles. At least 2 soldiers and 2 militants were killed, and 3 soldiers injured. IS claimed that they killed or injured up to 20 military elements during the raids.