Two Americans reported dead after attack on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan Prince Harry examines an Apache helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where the attack happened. Two Americans were reported to have died in an attack on Friday night on the Camp Bastion military compound in Afghanistan, where Prince Harry is currently stationed. Early indications were that the assault was on the north-east side of the base in Helmand province in the south of the country, which houses American forces in Camp Leatherneck. The attack, involving small arms fire, is thought to have left two US marines dead. Prince Harry, an army captain, is currently on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, which is due to last four months. He has been undergoing training to fly operations in Apache attack helicopters. The prince, who turns 28 on Saturday, arrived in the war-torn country last week but will not have yet started his role as co-pilot gunner. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "We are aware of an incident that has taken place at Camp Bastion, which is currently being dealt with." A spokesman for Isaf - the international security assistance force - in Afghanistan said: "I can confirm there was an attack involving small arms fire. It has caused some injuries and damage. Camp Bastion is a huge base in the middle of the desert shared with US, Estonian, Danish and Afghan troops. It is the logistics hub for operations in Helmand, with supply convoys and armoured patrols regularly leaving its heavily-defended gates to support the military forward operating bases, patrol bases and checkpoints spread across Helmand province.