Search Continues for Missing U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania After Submerged Vehicle Incident
The search for four missing U.S. soldiers in Lithuania is ongoing after their vehicle became submerged in a river. The incident occurred during a routine training exercise, prompting a significant response from both Lithuanian and U.S. military forces. Recovery efforts are being meticulously conducted at the site, with divers and specialized equipment deployed to aid in the search.
The soldiers were part of a larger contingent stationed in Lithuania as part of NATO's efforts to bolster security in Eastern Europe. The incident has drawn attention to the risks faced by military personnel during training missions abroad. Lithuanian authorities are cooperating closely with the U.S. military to ensure a thorough search and recovery operation.
This event underscores the challenges and dangers of military training exercises, especially in foreign territories. The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania and the Department of Defense are closely monitoring the situation and providing updates as the search continues. The community and families of the soldiers await further news, hoping for a safe resolution to this tragic incident.
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Why is the US Army in Lithuania?
The US has maintained a presence in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region since 2014, in an operation called “Atlantic Resolve,” following Russia's invasion of Crimea. Lithuania, a member of both NATO and the European Union, hosts hundreds of American troops, who are stationed on a rotational basis.
How many US soldiers are in Lithuania?
Roughly 1,000 Americans are now based in Lithuania near the border at Pabradė, in rotations that began in 2019 and got more serious after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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