South Korea accidental bombing: Military jet drops 8 bombs on civilians, 15 injured

A South Korean military aircraft mistakenly dropped bombs outside the designated firing range, injuring 15 people, including two soldiers and two foreigners. (Image credits: AP)

South Korean air force reported that a KF-16 aircraft unintentionally released eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs over Pocheon around 10.00 am (0100 GMT), a city located 25 kilometers south of the North Korean border. (Image credits: X @RT_com)

An investigative committee has been formed to determine the cause of the accident. Military officials have pledged to take full responsibility for the damages and ensure compensation for the affected individuals. (Image credits: AP)

The mishap took place during a joint live-fire training exercise involving the South Korean Air Force and Army. The drills were conducted as part of South Korea-US military exercises in Pocheon. This accident comes just ahead of the major "Freedom Shield" exercises, scheduled for later this month. (Image credits: AP)

Fire department officials confirmed that two civilian men sustained serious injuries to their face and shoulder, though their conditions are not life-threatening. Eight others with minor injuries were transported to hospitals, and several residents were reported displaced. (Image credits: AP)

The bombing resulted in damage to a church and parts of two residential buildings. Authorities anticipate that the injuries may increase as more people seek medical attention. Some 50 residents in the area have evacuated to a town hall away from the bombing site. (Image credits: AP)

In response to the incident, the military has decided to suspend all live-fire drills across the nation. Experts believe that drills will resume only after a thorough investigation identifies the exact cause and measures are implemented to prevent similar accidents in the future. (Image credits: AP)