06.03.2025 11:21
The South Korean Air Force announced that during a drill, 8 MK-82 bombs were accidentally dropped from a KF-16 fighter jet, resulting in injuries to 7 people, 4 of whom are in serious condition. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.
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The South Korean Air Force announced that 8 MK-82 type bombs accidentally dropped from a KF-16 fighter jet during a drill hit a residential area, stating, "We are sorry for the damage." An investigation has been launched regarding the incident, which resulted in injuries to 7 people, 4 of whom are in serious condition, and damage to numerous structures.
SOUTH KOREAN AIR FORCE ISSUED A STATEMENT
After the rural residential area in Pocheon city, located in Gyeonggi province of South Korea, became the target of the bombs, it was revealed that the incident occurred as a result of an accident. In a statement from the South Korean Air Force, it was noted that a joint live-fire exercise was being conducted with the U.S. in the area, and it was stated, "Around 10:04 today, 8 MK-82 type bombs were abnormally dropped from a KF-16 fighter jet belonging to the South Korean Air Force, landing outside the exercise area." The statement continued, "We are sorry for the damage caused by the accident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," and added, "We will actively take all necessary measures, including compensation for the damage."
7 PEOPLE INJURED, 4 SERIOUSLY
Local fire department officials stated that 7 people living in the houses of the rural residential area targeted by the bombs were injured. It was reported that 4 of the injured are in serious condition, and 1 church along with 6 buildings were also damaged. Reports in the South Korean press indicated that the free-fall bomb MK-82, which accidentally hit the area, is an effective demolition weapon, and comments were made that the incident was narrowly avoided.
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