A South Korean fighter jet, participating in a training exercise with a US jet, bombed a residential area in Pocheon by mistake. The KF-16 jet dropped 8 bombs!
According to Al Jazeera, at least 15 people were injured in the incident, while homes and shops were severely damaged. Also a church is damaged.
Witness talking to reporters said that they were scared while the noise was extremly loud.Another witness stated that after the blast there were people laying on the ground, injured.
The South Korean Air Force is investigating the incident.
Video shows the moment a South Korean fighter jet accidentally bombed a civilian area during a training exercise with the US, injuring at least 15 people and damaging buildings including homes and a church. pic.twitter.com/BYWjUSdjy8
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