New Delhi, March 6 -- South Korea's Air Force on Thursday reported that one of its fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in an incorrect location during a training exercise, leading to civilian injuries.

The Air Force stated that eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were unintentionally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range, AFP reported.

The incident took place at approximately 10:00 am (0100 GMT) in Pocheon, located about 25 kilometers (16 miles) south of the heavily fortified border with North Korea.

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"We deeply regret the unintended release of the bombs, which resulted in civilian casualtie...