In a military exercise, they accidentally dropped eight bombs per civilian population

In the South Korean joint, a city near the border with North Korea, there was a serious accident during military exercises. The KF-16 South Korean military aircraft, which participated in joint exercises with the US Army, inadvertently threw eight bombs to the civilian area. As reported by the Agency Yonhapbombs fell outside the intended shooting area.

The South Korean air forces in the statement expressed a deep regret due to the inadvertent dumping of bombs, in which at least 15 people were injured, four of which were seriously injured. Among the injured are both civilians and members of the military.

The joint, which lies about 25 kilometers south of the heavily fortified border with nuclear armed North Korea, was the scene of these exercises. According to the South Korean National Fire Agency, bombs fell on you and caused greater material damage to local infrastructure.

The eyewitnesses described the moment of the accident as scary. Local Resident Park is for Yonhap He said he was at home and watching television when he heard a huge bang, similar to the thunder, and the whole house shook. When he went out, he saw that everything was in the wreck. Director of the Center for the Elderly, they added that the explosion had broken the windows in the building and damaged one of the teachers who had to be transported to the hospital.

As reported Reutersresidents of the area have been complaining about the disorders and dangers caused by nearby military training ground for years. Despite these warnings, military exercises continued, as South Korean and US forces insist that they are necessary to defend against possible threats from North Korea.

The accident again raised questions about safety and control during military exercises near civilian areas. The South Korean air forces have announced the establishment of an inquiry commission that will examine the causes of the event and assess the damage caused. They also promised to take all the necessary steps, including compensation for the injured, and expressed hope for the injured recovery as quickly as possible.

According to the South Korean National Fire Agency, bombs fell on you and caused greater material damage to local infrastructure. Photo: Kim Hong's/Reuters

Acting accident is not an isolated case. In 2022, the South Korean Balistic Rocket Hyunmu-2 inadvertently hit the Gangwon Golf Military Golf Course during the test. Although the rocket did not explode and was not damaged in the incident