Egypt says 11 troops killed in militant attack in northern Sinai

At least five others wounded in one of deadliest attacks against Egyptian security forces in recent years

At least 11 troops, including an officer, have been killed in a militant attack in the restive northern part of the Sinai peninsula, Egypt's military said on Saturday.

It said in a statement that the militants attacked a water pumping station east of the Suez canal. It did not give further details on the location.