15 injured in South Korea because of the accidental bombardment of a house

South -Korean officials said that 15 people were injured due to the fact that a bomb was accidentally thrown by the country’s fighter airplanes on a residential area of ​​Pocheon. According to authorities, bombs, dropped on Thursday during military exercises, destroyed several houses and a church.

The headquarters of the Gyeonggi fire in the north and the disaster said the condition of two of the injured individuals is essential. Were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.

The South Korean air force confirmed that eight 225 kilograms MK-82 bombs were accidentally thrown by KF-16 combat jets outside the combustion interval during military exercises. The air force investigates the cause of the incident.

In a statement, the Air Force in South Korea expressed regret, saying: “We apologize for the damage caused by this unusual fall and we want the wounded to recover quickly.” The air force has assured that they will examine the incident in detail to prevent such accidents in the future.

Failure to comply with the army to ensure the safety of such exercises has raised questions about the effectiveness of the safety protocols in force, especially when exercises are carried out near the residential areas.

This incident comes at a time when tensions remain raised on the Korean peninsula, especially with frequent military exercises and security issues related to North Korea. The government promised to provide support to their victims and families.

Pocheon, located about 40 kilometers northern -est of Seoul, is near the strong border provided by South Korea with North Korea, which makes it a strategic sensitive area. The border approach has increased security issues in the region.