Two terrorists were killed Friday after the Special Forces targeted a weapon-laden truck in North Sinai, Military spokesman Mohamed Samir said.

Acting upon an intelligence tip, the army conducted an operation that targeted an explosives store in North Sinai, Samir added.

North Sinai witnessed fierce clashes between security forces and takfiris, who attacked many checkpoints in a botched attempt to seize control of entrances to and exits of Sheikh Zuwaid.

A week ago, the army killed 100 takfiris and terrorists during the clashes.

Seventeen army troops died in the face-off.