Islamic State-affiliated Sinai Province,previously known as Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis,has claimed responsibility for the ongoing attacks on military sites in North Sinai in a statement on Wednesday. Around 70 militants attacked five checkpoints in Sheikh Zuweid on Wednesday morning. Official reports put the casualty figure at ten, but this is expected to rise. More details to follow. http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/134246.aspx