The Air Force of South Korea said that eight 226 kg MK82 bombs of a KF-16 Jet fell outside the shooting range on Thursday during joint live-Fire exercises.
“We regret the damage caused by the abnormal drop accident, and we wish the wounded a quick recovery,” the Air Force said in a statement.
Two South Korean Air Force KF-16 fighter jets under a bomber B-1B bomber of the United States during joint exercises in South Korea in March 2023. A KF-16 hunter dropped the bombs in Thursday’s incident. Source: Getty / Handout/South Korean Ministry of Defense
Residents in the area have been protesting for years about the disruption and potential danger of nearby training grounds.
Photos shared by News Agency News1 that said it was out of the scene showed a badly damaged house with debris littered on the floor next to it.
This year’s exercises will reflect “lessons drawn from recent armed conflicts” and the growing partnership of Noord -Korea with Russia, said the joint staff chefs of Seoul.
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