Afghanistan, June 9 -- Tokyo says an explosion at the US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injured several Japanese soldiers; investigation into cause continues.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported on Monday, June 9, that an explosion occurred at the US Kadena Air Base located on Okinawa Island. Several members of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces were injured in the blast, which took place in an ammunition depot on the base. The cause of the explosion has not yet been disclosed.
Kadena Air Base is the largest US military installation in the Asia-Pacific region, situated in southern Japan. It plays a critical role in regional security and hosts thousands of US military personnel.
Japanese officials confirmed that the injured soldiers are i...