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The assault was the first time Egypt has scrambled its air force in more than 30 years. But who were they after?

These were the first reported casualties since Egypt launched a major offensive on Wednesday.

Egyptian security forces stand by their Armoured Personell Carriers ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

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