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The pilot accidentally dropped the bomb in the common area. The church has been damaged in this. The video is viral on social media.
A fighter jet in South Korea accidentally dropped 8 bombs on his own citizens during exercise. 15 people were injured in this. 2 people are seriously injured.
The Air Force said that the pilot had registered the wrong coordinate. Because of this, the bombs fell in places where people live. Military exercises have been canceled at present. A church and house have been damaged in this incident.
The incident occurred in the city of Pochion near the border of North Korea at 10 am on Thursday. It is believed that only one of the 8 bombs exploded. Security officers are working to destroy the remaining 7 bombs.
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The incident occurred in the city of Pochion, 40 km from Seoul.
Many houses were destroyed in the bombing. Drone image of the scene.
After the accident, the policemen present at the scene indicating the people to stay away.
Forensic officer gathering evidence after the bombing.
Joint exercise was going on with US Army South Korea’s Air Force said that they were practicing with the US Air Force before joint exercise. During this, KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped 8 bombs with MK-82. The bombs that the fighter jet dropped fell outside the firing range.
The South Korean Air Force said that she is investigating the incident and apologizes for the damage, as well as said that it would pay compensation to the affected people. People living around the area have been taken to a safe place.
The 60 -year -old man injured in the incident said that while he was driving, he heard the sound of the blast. After this, when his eye opened, he was in an ambulance. There is a bomb pellet in his neck. He is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
South Korea and America are scheduled to join from 10 March to 20 March. This is the first practice after US President Donald Trump returns to the White House. This has happened at a time when the two countries are worried about the growing alliance between North Korea and Russia.