'Explosion' near US base in Japan

The Pentagon has confirmed reports of an explosion near a US army base south of Tokyo today.

The Pentagon has confirmed reports of an explosion near a US army base south of Tokyo today.

The Japanese Kyodo News Agency reported that police had found parts of a "launch pad" near a US army base, Camp Zama.

Authorities say a "guerrilla attack" is suspected of the attack. It is not clear whether there were injuries or damage.

No further details are immediately available.

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