Explosion at the U.S. Air Base in Okinawa

Explosion at the U.S. Air Base in Okinawa

09.06.2025 09:26

An explosion occurred in an ammunition depot at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa Island, Japan. Four Japanese soldiers were lightly injured in the incident.

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It has been reported that an explosion occurred at the Kadena Air Base of the United States located on Okinawa Island in Japan. According to Kyodo, the explosion took place in an ammunition depot belonging to the Japan Self-Defense Forces at the base.

During the bomb disposal operation, four Japanese soldiers were lightly injured. According to local media reports, no evacuation announcement was made regarding the surrounding residential areas after the explosion.

THE ISLAND STILL HOUSES A LARGE PORTION OF THE U.S. MILITARY PRESENCE IN JAPAN

Okinawa Island, which was the scene of the bloodiest battles of World War II between the United States and Japan, was annexed by the U.S. after Japan regained its independence in 1952, and was returned to Japan in 1972. The island still hosts a large portion of the U.S. military presence in Japan.



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