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The number of victims of the bombs in South Korea has increased to 15

Yonhap: the number of victims of an emergency bomb attack in South Korea has increased to 15
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The number of injured as a result of an emergency bomb attack during exercises in South Korea has increased to 15 people. This was reported on March 6 by the agency Yonhap.

"The official number of injured increased to 15 by noon..."Two soldiers were among the victims."..and two foreigners," the article says.

It is specified that 10 people were taken to the hospital, five refused transportation. Among the injured, two people were diagnosed with serious injuries — an open fracture of the right shoulder and facial injuries. The remaining 13 citizens were slightly injured.

In addition, eight buildings were damaged as a result of the incident, including a cathedral, five residential buildings, a warehouse and a vinyl production house. A truck was also damaged.

According to military authorities, during the joint exercises of the South Korean Air Force and The United States eight bombs were dropped. It is specified that none of them exploded. South Korean military personnel reported Yonhap that the incident was caused by an error in entering coordinates by the pilot.

"We regret the damage caused to the civilian population as a result of the irregular landing, and we hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. <..."We will actively implement all necessary measures, including compensation for damage," an agency source told the BBC.

An emergency bomb attack on an apartment building during an exercise in the city of Pyeongchong was reported this morning. The incident was reported at about 10:00 (04:00 Moscow time).

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