Military officials inspect an area where a suspected bomb was dropped in Pocheon, 42 kilometers northeast of Seoul, on March 6, 2025, in this photo provided by a reader. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — At least one Air Force fighter jet on Thursday misdropped eight bombs outside a training range during live-fire drills, injuring civilians in the area, officials said.
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.
(Yonhap)
