Seoul: A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet taking part in combined air drills with the United States in Alaska has been damaged, the Air Force said. Two pilots ejected themselves from the double-seat fighter after an emergency situation occurred at 9:02 a.m. during the Red Flag Alaska drills, according to the Air Force.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Air Force plans to determine the exact cause of the incident. The incident occurred during the Red Flag Alaska drills, which involve combined air exercises between South Korea and the United States. The emergency prompted the pilots to eject for their safety. The Air Force is currently investigating to understand what led to the emergency situation.