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

Air force wishes those civilians injured when eight bombs were ‘abnormally released’ a swift recovery

South Korea’s air force has apologised after one of its fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise on Thursday, resulting in civilian injuries.

“Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an air force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range,” the air force said.