The South Korean air force says fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs outside a training range and hurt more than a dozen people. Officials are blaming an error by one of the pilots.
The air force says two KF-16 fighters together dropped eight bombs. The incident happened Thursday in Pocheon. That's about 40 kilometers northeast of Seoul.
Firefighters say five homes were damaged and 15 people injured -- two of them seriously.
Air force officials say an initial investigation suggests one of the pilots entered incorrect coordinates for the strike target ahead of take-off.
They apologized for the incident and promised to take all necessary measures including compensation. They say they'll investigate what went wrong.
The fighters were taking part in a joint drill with the South Korean army and US forces based in the country.
The air force says two KF-16 fighters together dropped eight bombs. The incident happened Thursday in Pocheon. That's about 40 kilometers northeast of Seoul.
Firefighters say five homes were damaged and 15 people injured -- two of them seriously.
Air force officials say an initial investigation suggests one of the pilots entered incorrect coordinates for the strike target ahead of take-off.
They apologized for the incident and promised to take all necessary measures including compensation. They say they'll investigate what went wrong.
The fighters were taking part in a joint drill with the South Korean army and US forces based in the country.
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South Korean Fighter Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs: The South Korean Air Force reported an incident where two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs outside a training range in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of Seoul. Fifteen people were injured, two seriously, and five homes were
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250307_01/
Date: March 7, 2025
Created: 2025/03/07 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:46
Last Read: 2025/03/07 09:00