An explosion at a US military base in Okinawa left four Japanese soldiers with non-life-threatening injuries while they were working at a facility that stores unexploded wartime ordnance. The incident occurred near Kadena Air Base and is under investigation by Japan's Self-Defence Forces, who want to determine the cause and location of the blast. This event underscores the risks of unexploded ordnance that still persist in Japan, especially in Okinawa, remnants from the heavy fighting of World War II, with previous incidents leading to significant disruptions.
Four Japanese soldiers suffered injuries following an explosion at a US military base in Okinawa, during work on a site for storing unexploded ordnance.
Japan's Self-Defence Forces reported that they are investigating the incident, which highlights ongoing risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance present throughout Japan.
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