An improvised explosive device damaged a U.S. tactical vehicle in western Niger, with no casualties reported by U.S. Africa Command.
On Saturday, an MATV, or mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle, was entering a firing range in the vicinity of Ouallam during a training exercise with Nigerian partner forces when the explosion occurred, the command said Sunday.
Although there were no reported fatalities, U.S. service members were being evaluated as a precaution.
Originally Africa Command reported the incident occurred in the firing range.
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Source: UPI