USA – An explosion at US military base in Japan have injured 4 members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) today, Monday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The explosion occurred at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa.
The blast occurred while the JSDF personnel were preparing to carry out bomb disposal operations, Kyodo News Agency reported.
No evacuation order has been issued for nearby residents, according to local officials.
There was no immediate word on the nature of the explosion.
Okinawa is home to the bulk of US military facilities in Japan.