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Russia Today
15-03-2025
- Russia Today
South Korea blames pilots for bombing village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Air Force pilots with criminal negligence following the bombing of a village near the border with the North which resulted in at least 29 civilian injuries and significant property damage. The incident occurred on March 6, when two KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly released eight MK-82 bombs over the settlement of Nogok-ri, Pocheon, near the North Korean border, during a live-fire exercise. 'The Criminal Investigation Command has confirmed in the probe to date that the pilots' erroneous entry of target coordinates was the direct cause of the accident,' the defense ministry said on Thursday, according to Yonhap News Agency. The charged pilots have been relieved from flight duties, and their flight certifications are under review. The bombing injured at least 29 people, including 15 civilians, with two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The explosions, which occurred outside the designated firing range, caused extensive damage to civilian structures, including five houses, a church, a warehouse, and a greenhouse. Footage of a bomb falling on the village of Nogok in South data, 15 people, including two soldiers, were injured as a result of a mistaken bomb drop by a fighter jet of the national air force. Before this, a bomb was dropped by mistake back in 2004. In response to the incident, the South Korean Air Force has suspended all live-fire exercises and grounded training flights pending a thorough investigation. The Air Force Chief of Staff has apologized and pledged to review mission procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. 💥 🔗↙️ MILITARY FAILURE South Korea's & U.S military drills accidentally dropped 8️⃣ #MK82 bombs on a residential in #Pocheon a live-fire exercise, 15 injured & causing significant damage .. United States Forces Korea (USFK) said that no US Air Force aircraft were involved in the botched live-fire exercise. However, the mishap has raised concerns among local residents about the safety of such drills near civilian areas. Pocheon and neighboring regions host training grounds used by the militaries of both South Korea and the US. North Korea has criticized the joint drills, stating that such accidents highlight the risk of these exercises escalating into armed conflict, particularly if ordnance were to inadvertently cross into North Korean territory. 'There is no need to explain how the situation would have developed if a bomb had been dropped towards the north a little further to cross the border of the DPRK,' North Korea's state news agency KCNA said in a commentary on Wednesday. 'It is not unreasonable to imagine that an accidental spark might plunge the Korean Peninsula, the region, and the rest of the world into a new armed conflict.' The incident occurred ahead of the annual Freedom Shield exercises, a major joint military drill between South Korea and the United States, which commenced on March 10 and will finish on March 20. While live-fire drills have been suspended, the command post exercises have proceeded as planned. On Wednesday, they simulated an assault on a North Korean facility suspected of storing an unidentified weapon of mass destruction (WMD).
Russia Today
13-03-2025
- Russia Today
South Korea blames pilots for bombing civilian village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Air Force pilots with criminal negligence following an accidental bombing of the village of Nogok-ri, which resulted in at least 29 injuries and significant property damage. The incident occurred on March 6, when two KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly released eight MK-82 bombs over Nogok-ri, Pocheon, near the North Korean border, during a live-fire exercise. 'The Criminal Investigation Command has confirmed in the probe to date that the pilots' erroneous entry of target coordinates was the direct cause of the accident,' the defense ministry said on Thursday, according to Yonhap. The charged pilots have been removed from flight duties, and their flight certifications are under review. The bombing injured at least 29 people, including 15 civilians, with two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The explosions, which occurred outside the designated firing range, caused extensive damage to civilian structures, including five houses, a church, a warehouse, and a greenhouse. Footage of a bomb falling on the village of Nogok in South data, 15 people, including two soldiers, were injured as a result of a mistaken bomb drop by a fighter jet of the national air force. Before this, a bomb was dropped by mistake back in 2004. In response to the incident, the South Korean Air Force has suspended all live-fire exercises and grounded training flights pending a thorough investigation. The Air Force Chief of Staff has apologized and pledged to review mission procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. 💥 🔗↙️ MILITARY FAILURE South Korea's & U.S military drills accidentally dropped 8️⃣ #MK82 bombs on a residential in #Pocheon a live-fire exercise, 15 injured & causing significant damage .. The United States Forces Korea (USFK) said that no US Air Force aircraft were involved in the botched live-fire exercise. However, the mishap has raised concerns among local residents about the safety of such drills near civilian areas. Pocheon and neighboring regions host training grounds used by both South Korean and US military forces. North Korea has criticized the joint drills, stating that such accidents highlight the risk of these exercises escalating into armed conflict, particularly if ordnance were to inadvertently cross into North Korean territory. 'There is no need to explain how the situation would have developed if a bomb had been dropped towards the north a little further to cross the border of the DPRK,' North Korea's state news agency KCNA said in a commentary on Wednesday. 'It is not unreasonable to imagine that an accidental spark might plunge the Korean Peninsula, the region, and the rest of the world into a new armed conflict.' The incident occurred ahead of the annual Freedom Shield exercises, a major joint military drill between South Korea and the United States, scheduled from March 10 to March 20. While live-fire drills have been suspended, the command post exercises have proceeded as planned. On Wednesday, they simulated an assault on a North Korean facility suspected of storing an unidentified weapon of mass destruction (WMD).
Roya News
08-02-2025
- Business
- Roya News
US approves $7.41 billion arms deals for 'Israel'
US State Department announced on Friday its approval of two new arms deals for 'Israel', totaling approximately USD 7.41 billion. The deals include guided bombs, missiles, and military equipment, following notifications to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the US Congress. The first deal, valued at USD 6.75 billion, includes 2,166 GBU-39/B small-diameter bombs, 2,800 MK 82 bombs, and over 17,000 FMU-152A/B fuzes, along with logistical support equipment. Deliveries are expected to begin this year. The second deal, worth approximately USD 660 million, includes 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, spare parts, software, and training services, with deliveries scheduled for 2028. The US State Department stated that these deals aim to "enhance Israel's defensive capabilities against current and future threats" and will not affect the regional military balance. The decision is part of the Biden administration's ongoing military support for 'Israel'. Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that military equipment previously withheld by President Joe Biden is now being delivered. Reports also indicate that Trump ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions on 2,000-pound precision-guided bombs, which are used for strategic targets.
