Four U.S. Army soldiers have been reported missing during a training mission in eastern Lithuania near the Belarus border, prompting a collaborative search effort involving local and military authorities.
Four U.S. Soldiers Missing in Lithuania During Training Exercise
Four U.S. Soldiers Missing in Lithuania During Training Exercise
The U.S. military has launched a search operation for four soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania.
In a developing situation, four U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, have gone missing during a scheduled tactical training mission in Pabrade, Lithuania. The U.S. military confirmed that they are currently searching for the soldiers and their vehicle following their report of disappearance on Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m.
The military collaboration includes U.S. Army personnel, the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and local law enforcement. Search and recovery operations have commenced, employing resources such as Air Force helicopters to explore a potential accident site within the Pabrade training area.
Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, who leads the V Corps of the U.S. Army, expressed gratitude for the swift support from the Lithuanian Armed Forces and first responders. He emphasized the significance of teamwork in times of crisis and underscored the strong partnership between the U.S. and Lithuania regardless of national affiliations.
Lithuania, a NATO member, routinely hosts U.S. military training missions and exercises aimed at bolstering defense cooperation, particularly as it stands as a staunch ally of Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The nation finds itself strategically located next to Belarus, a close ally of Russia, further highlighting the importance of such military collaborations.
