The South Korean Air Force reported that a KF-16 fighter jet inadvertently released eight MK-82 bombs on a civilian district, leading to injuries, evacuations, and damage to property.
**Accidental Bomb Drop Injures Seven in South Korea Military Drill**
**Accidental Bomb Drop Injures Seven in South Korea Military Drill**
An accidental incident during a military exercise in Pocheon has left seven injured after a fighter jet dropped bombs.
Seven individuals were injured — four seriously — when a South Korean KF-16 fighter jet dropped eight bombs during a military exercise in Pocheon. The incident occurred at approximately 10:04 AM local time, resulting in one bomb exploding while the remaining seven remain unexploded and are undergoing disposal efforts by a bomb team. Local authorities confirmed that nearby residents were evacuated due to safety concerns. Injuries included severe fractures reported by two individuals and shrapnel wounds to a 60-year-old driver. Eyewitness accounts described a loud bang, similar to thunder, when the bombs dropped. South Korea's Air Force has acknowledged the error, launching an investigation into the incident and promising compensation to affected residents. The military drill, occurring prior to joint exercises with US forces, raises concerns about the consequences of weaponry mishaps during such activities, echoing a previous incident in 2022 involving a malfunctioning missile.
