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Press Release | Sept. 6, 2017

EXPLOSION AT BAGRAM AIRFIELD

USFOR-A Public Affairs Office

NEWS RELEASE

2017-09-06-01



KABUL, Afghanistan (September 6, 2017) - An explosion occurred outside an entry control point at Bagram Airfield at 5:38 p.m. local time today.

The explosion resulted in a small number of casualties. The casualties are being treated at Bagram medical facilities.

Bagram Airfield is secure and the incident is being investigated. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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USFOR-A Public Affairs Office