An explosion took place at a Japanese military facility located within the confines of Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, according to statements from officials and local media. Early reports indicate that there were non-life-threatening injuries, although specific details are still being verified.
A spokesperson for the Japanese Defense Ministry confirmed that they had received reports about the incident at the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) facility. Multiple news outlets, including Jiji Press, have reported that four individuals sustained injuries, although none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Public broadcaster NHK added that, according to unnamed sources within the defense ministry, the explosion may have originated from a temporary storage site for unexploded bombs. Efforts are currently underway to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Yuta Matsuda, a local official from Yomitan village in Okinawa, expressed concern, stating, “We’ve heard there was an explosion at the SDF facility and also heard there were injuries, but we don’t have further details.” This incident has raised questions about safety protocols at military installations, especially as investigations into the cause of the explosion continue.
