South Korea witnessed a horrific incident on Thursday, March 6th, when a F-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight multi-purpose MK-82 bombs, injuring civilians and destroying buildings.
In details of the incident, the South Korean Air Force stated in an official statement that the bombs exploded outside the designated firing range, describing the incident as "unusual."
The incident occurred in a city located 43 kilometers north of the capital Seoul, where local media reported that 7 people were injured as a result of the bomb explosions, while several buildings in the area were destroyed.
Authorities reported that the first report of the incident came at 10 a.m. (local time) after the shells fell on a residential house, causing a wave of panic in the area.
Current investigations are underway to uncover the details of this tragic error that shook the country.
Authorities expressed deep regret over the incident, amidst questions about how such a grave mistake could occur from a military aircraft!