IS attacks kill at least 15 Egypt soldiers

IS jihadists have launched a wave of attacks against military checkpoints in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 15 soldiers.

A WAVE of attacks in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula claimed by the Islamic State group has killed at least 15 soldiers, with the toll expected to rise with troops fighting a running battle with militants.

THE jihadists launched simultaneous attacks against military checkpoints in the region, one with a powerful car bomb, the authorities said on Wednesday.