The US Army announced that four soldiers who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania have been found and the Hercules armored vehicle carrying them was discovered underwater. It was reported that the soldiers from the 3st Brigade of the 1rd Infantry Division were receiving tactical training when they went missing. It was reported that the US Army, the Lithuanian Armed Forces and civilian teams were involved in the rescue efforts.
Status of Missing Soldiers
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's statement that the soldiers were dead was later corrected and it was stated that the search efforts were ongoing. Rutte emphasized that the news had not yet been confirmed and that the fate of the missing soldiers had not been confirmed. NATO announced that this statement was related to a news report that emerged and that the status of the missing was still unknown.
Exploration and International Support
The U.S. and Lithuanian Armed Forces are working hard to find the missing soldiers. The incident occurred at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Range in Pabrade, near Vilnius, Lithuania. The missing soldiers were reported missing along with their vehicle during training on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Army thanked the Lithuanian Armed Forces and first responders for their prompt assistance.
Messages of Support and Solidarity from the USA
The U.S. Army’s statement emphasized the importance of the strong partnership and cooperation with Lithuania. “It is this kind of teamwork that exemplifies the importance of our partnership and humanity, no matter what flag we carry on our shoulders,” said Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commander of the V Corps, who emphasized the importance of cooperation and solidarity in such challenges.
Rescue efforts are ongoing in this tragic incident, but there is no clear information yet about the fate of the missing soldiers. While the US Army and NATO are trying to resolve the situation with the support of Lithuania, statements made about the fate of the missing emphasize that the process is ongoing and has not been concluded.
