South Korean fighters accidentally dropped bombs in civilian areas during training exercises on Thursday, causing multiple people to injure.
The MK-82 bomb released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell out of range of fire, causing unspecified civilian damage, the Air Force said.
The passenger seat fires at the airport of Korea. All 176 people on board will be evacuated.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, a South Korean Army Apache Guardian helicopter launches a rocket during joint military training between South Korea and the US in the Seungjin Fire Training field in Pocheon, South Korea. (yonhap via AP)
Reports of the number of injured people were varied, but South Korea’s Yonghap News Agency has now reached 15, including civilians and soldiers. The two injured were serious but not life-threatening, the outlet reported. At least seven buildings have been damaged.
The South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jet will fly during joint military training between South Korea and the US in the Seungjin fire training field in Pocheon, South Korea on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (yonhap via AP)
The Air Force said the fighter jets are taking part in joint fire drills with the Air Force’s Army. He apologised for the incident and committed to establishing a committee to investigate the cause and extent of the accident.
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The South Korean Air Force F-35A fighter jet will fire flare shells during joint military training between South Korea and the US in the Seungjin Fire Training field in Pocheon, South Korea on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (yonhap via AP)
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The Air Force has not said where the accident occurred, but South Korean media reported it happened in Pocheon, a city near the critical border with North Korea.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
