A conscript was killed Tuesday in an explosion in North Sinai's Rafah city, Al Bawaba News reported. Security source said that an improvised explosive device was planted in the village of Mahdia during the passage of counter-terrorism forces infantry unit, confirming that the explosion left a conscript dead. Since September 2013, Egyptian army and police have been carrying out an ongoing military campaign against terrorist groups in Sinai after they claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks targeting Egyptian military and police personnel.