11 suspected terrorists killed in shootout with Egyptian security forces

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At least 11 suspected "terrorist elements" were killed by Egyptian security forces during a raid on a hideout for militants providing support to jihadists in the Sinai, Egypt, the interior ministry said on Tuesday.

A ministry statement said police were still identifying the suspected militants killed in the raid in Ismailiya province after they opened fire on security forces approaching the hideout.

According to official security statements, at least 14 terrorists were killed and 14 other suspects were arrested during the raid.

(With inputs from AFP and Xinhua)