Air Force fighter jet misdrops 8 bombs outside training range during live-fire drills

World news Загрузка... 06 March 2025 09:07
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An Air Force fighter jet on Thursday misdropped eight bombs outside a training range during live-fire drills, injuring civilians in the area, Yonhap reported.

The KF-16 fighter jet taking part in a live-fire exercise "abnormally" released eight MK-82 bombs outside the training range in Pocheon, 42 kilometers northeast of Seoul, at 10:04 a.m.

The Air Force said it is conducting an investigation into the accident and apologized for the damage to civilians.

Seven people have been injured from the incident, according to authorities.