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Explosion at Nato base in Kabul Explosion at Nato base in Kabul
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An explosion has taken place at one of the main bases used by Western troops in the Afghan capital Kabul, a military spokesman said.An explosion has taken place at one of the main bases used by Western troops in the Afghan capital Kabul, a military spokesman said.
Sgt First Class Kevin Bell said the blast was at Camp Phoenix, but gave no further details. Sgt Kevin Bell said the blast was at Camp Phoenix, a US base near Kabul used for training Afghan forces.
Reports say the blast was caused by a suicide bomber and was followed by small arms fire. There are believed to be casualties.Reports say the blast was caused by a suicide bomber and was followed by small arms fire. There are believed to be casualties.
The area has been sealed off by Western forces, a police source told Reuters.The area has been sealed off by Western forces, a police source told Reuters.
It is not clear whether the blast occurred inside or outside the compound.