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Fighter jet accidentally bombs village, injuring 15, during South Korea military drill

c/world · u/MicroWave@lemmy.world · 95 points

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**Summary**

A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs outside a designated training range during a military drill, injuring 15 civilians and damaging multiple buildings in Pocheon, near the North Korean border.

The incident, caused by incorrect coordinates, led to an air force apology and a suspension of live-fire exercises. Local residents described widespread destruction and panic.

Authorities confirmed all bombs detonated and launched an investigation, promising compensation.


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u/misterdoctor@lemmy.world · 5 points

I was honestly mortified at this but then I saw that the Korean military _did_ apologize so, bygones be bygones.

u/lobut@lemmy.ca · 4 points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kysPjggJSpY

Futurama

We apologize, with nice cheap words