19 Islamist extremist killed in security operation after attack on Christians
Attack in Minya
«19 Islamist extremist killed in security operation after attack on Christians» According to Mohabat News,
Egyptian security forces killed 19 Islamist extremist who attacked on Christians in Minya province in central Egypt,the interior ministry said on Sunday.
Reuters said,according to the statement of the Egypt’s interior ministry ,security forces killed the suspects in a firefight in the desert west of Minya province,but it did not say when the firefight happend exactly.
The gunmen attacked to a van vehicle of coptic christians and left at least 7 dead.
Friday’s attack ,happend near the Monastery of St Samuel .
The terrorist stopped the vehicle and opened fire on pilgrims,the number of gunmen were unknown.
The Islamic State,claimed responsibility for the attack.