South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injures 15
South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injures 15

South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injures 15

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In a serious incident during a live-fire exercise on Thursday, two South Korean KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs outside a designated training range in Pocheon, injuring at least 15 civilians. The South Korean Air Force confirmed that the bombs were released due to a coordinate error, leading to two serious injuries, including fractures, and damage to several buildings, including a church and a senior care center. The Air Force has suspended all live-fire exercises while it investigates the cause and extent of the damage, pledging to provide compensation to those affected. Local officials, including Pocheon Mayor Baek Young-hyun, have called for a complete suspension of military training following this

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