Seoul, South Korea – Two South Korean battle nozzles accidentally fell eight bombs in the civilian area during training, at least eight people injuries, officials said. One report put number in 15.
MK-82 bombs of £ 500 published by KF-16 fighter fell outside the Paljeva range and caused civilian damage, stated in a statement in the statement.
The aviation forces said that the Committee would be established to investigate why the accident occurred and examined the scale of civil harm. It was said that combat nozzles participate in the common fire from the air force with the army.
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The incident happened about 10 hours local time, Agence France-Presse reported.
An unidentified air force official told local journalists of the pilot of one of the KF-16s that included the wrong coordinate for bombing. Unidentified Officer of the Ministry of Defense also told reporters, a greater investigation is needed to find out why the second KF-16 also fell bombs in the civilian area.
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Aviation apologized and expressed hopes for the rapid recovery of the injured. It is said that they will actively offer compensation and taking other necessary steps.
The accident occurred in Pocheonje, a city near a strong armed border with North Korea.
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In the television briefing, Paek Young-Hyun mayor called the bombings “fears” and called the army to stop drilling in the city until it formulates the reliable steps that can prevent recurrence. He said Pocheon, a city of 140,000 people, provides three main fiery movements for South Korean and American nationality.
The military said that it was decided to suspend live firears in Pocheon, but the news agency Reuters quoted officials such as the main common military exercises of the south Korean American placed for the beginning of Monday.
Paek described training on Thursday as a common exercise with the US Army. But the Ministry of Defense of South Korea could not confirm that immediately.
The Pocheon disaster response center said that six civilians and two soldiers were injured and were treated in hospitals. Four injured – All civilians – were in serious condition, the center said. Two seriously injured foreigners – one from Thailand, and the other from Myanmar.
The local fire agency announced in a statement that 15 people were injured, two seriously, reuters reported.
Three houses were partially damaged along with the Catholic church and glass, but did not seem to have hit them directly 2 bombs, according to the Pocheon center.
The inhabitants in the area expressed the alarm on potential danger of nearby training grounds, Reuters Notes.
2025-03-06 08:39:00
