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South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian area during joint live-firing drills | Photos

Updated On Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST
  • A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training on Thursday, injuring eight people.
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A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise on Thursday. The fighter jet was taking part in the Air Force’s joint live-firing drills with the Army.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise on Thursday. The fighter jet was taking part in the Air Force’s joint live-firing drills with the Army.(AP)

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South Korea and the US are scheduled to start their annual Freedom Shield military exercise on Monday. The joint drills, which are scheduled to run until March 20, aim to strengthen the readiness of the alliance for threats such as North Korea.In pic: South Korean firefighters work near a bomb accident site in Pocheon.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

South Korea and the US are scheduled to start their annual Freedom Shield military exercise on Monday. The joint drills, which are scheduled to run until March 20, aim to strengthen the readiness of the alliance for threats such as North Korea.In pic: South Korean firefighters work near a bomb accident site in Pocheon.(AP)

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 A South Korean soldier stands guard near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fire training range in Pocheon on March 6, 2025.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

 A South Korean soldier stands guard near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fire training range in Pocheon on March 6, 2025.(AFP)

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South Korean soldiers stand guard near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fire training range in Pocheon on March 6, 2025. The incident has reportedly injured at least eight people.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

South Korean soldiers stand guard near a bomb accident site outside a military live-fire training range in Pocheon on March 6, 2025. The incident has reportedly injured at least eight people.(AFP)

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The Air Force apologised for causing civilian casualties and expressed hope that those who were injured due to the incident recover quickly.In pic: The Air Force’s joint-live firing drills take place with the Army.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

The Air Force apologised for causing civilian casualties and expressed hope that those who were injured due to the incident recover quickly.In pic: The Air Force’s joint-live firing drills take place with the Army.(AFP)

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Six civilians and two soldiers were injured, with the conditions of two reported as serious but not life-threatening. Seven buildings were also reported to be damaged.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

Six civilians and two soldiers were injured, with the conditions of two reported as serious but not life-threatening. Seven buildings were also reported to be damaged.(AP)

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In a statement, the South Korean Air Force said that the MK-82 bombs were “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet and fell outside a firing range, causing unspecified civilian damage.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 01:20 PM IST

In a statement, the South Korean Air Force said that the MK-82 bombs were “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet and fell outside a firing range, causing unspecified civilian damage.(AP)

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