DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — A U.S. military aircraft crashed near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti on August 9, according to U.S. Africa Command.

The incident was confirmed by U.S. authorities, who said no injuries or significant damage were reported. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

Chabelley Airfield is an important military facility in Djibouti and supports U.S. operations in the Horn of Africa. The incident therefore comes under close attention because of Djibouti's strategic role in regional security.

The crash adds to growing attention on the country's military infrastructure, which hosts several international security partners because of its location near the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Bab el-Mandeb.

Authorities are expected to continue investigating the cause of the aircraft incident, while military operations in the area continue.

The development is also likely to renew scrutiny of aviation safety and military activity around Djibouti's strategically important airfields.