South Korean Army fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs, 7 civilians injured
06/03/2025
Policemen stand at the site of the drop of an Mk82 bomb from a South Korean Air Force KF-16 jet during a live-fire exercise near the demilitarized zone (DMZ). -Reuters
SEOUL: A South Korean Air Force fighter jet on Thursday accidentally dropped eight bombs outside the training area, injuring seven civilians, Yonhap News Agency quoted officials as saying.
A KF-16 fighter jet belonging to the South Korean Air Force accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs outside a training ground in Pocheon, injuring seven civilians.
The incident occurred at 10.04 a.m. local time during a live-fire drill.
The South Korean Air Force is conducting an investigation and apologizing for the damage and injuries sustained by the victims.
A KF-16 fighter jet involved in a live-fire exercise "accidentally" dropped eight MK-82 bombs outside a training ground in Pocheon at 10:04 a.m. local time. The South Korean Air Force said an investigation was underway into the incident and apologised for the damage and injuries sustained by the victims.
