The Air Force stated, “Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from a KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range,” expressing deep regret for the incident that resulted in civilian injuries.
At least seven people were injured, with four suffering serious wounds.
What do we know so far?
The bombs fell in Pocheon, a region located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Seoul, near the heavily militarized border with North Korea, as reported by local media.
The National Fire Agency of South Korea indicated that the bombs are believed to have fallen on a village during a joint exercise with the US.
The bombs reportedly caused damage to houses and a church.
The Defense Ministry of South Korea had previously announced that a joint live-fire military drill with the US was being conducted in Pocheon, in advance of their annual military drills set to commence next week.
The ministry did not immediately comment on the accidental dropping of bombs.
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Edited by: Rana Taha
