At least 18 Egyptian policemen were killed and three injured today in an attack on a security convoy in the Sinai Peninsula. Security and medical sources said, the attack took place near Arish, the capital of North Sinai province, and two of those killed were officers. <br/><br/>Terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device and managed to destroy three armored vehicles and a signal-jamming vehicle. The attack later turned into a gunfight and the terrorists also shot at ambulance workers, injuring four. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

Egyptian officials say, at least 18 policemen were killed and three others injured today after a roadside bomb targeted their vehicles in the restive North Sinai city of Al-Arish. <br/><br/>Security sources said, ambulances were unable to reach the area of the incident immediately because terrorists were targeting them with fire. Police forces chased the attackers and killed three of them in an exchange of fire. Security campaigns are currently going on in the area.