Search for Missing U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania Becomes Recovery Mission
The search for four missing U.S. Army soldiers in Lithuania has shifted to a recovery mission, as confirmed by U.S. and Lithuanian authorities. The soldiers were reported missing after their vehicle submerged in a river during a routine training exercise near Pabrade, Lithuania.
The incident occurred on March 25, 2025, and initial search efforts were launched immediately. However, after days of intensive searching, officials announced on March 27 that the mission had transitioned to recovery, indicating a shift in focus from rescue to retrieving the soldiers' remains.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command, in collaboration with Lithuanian forces, has been leading the operation. The submerged vehicle was located, but the soldiers were not found inside. The recovery efforts continue as the authorities work to bring closure to the families of the missing soldiers.
This tragic event underscores the risks associated with military training exercises and has prompted a review of safety protocols. The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania and the Department of Defense are providing support to the families during this difficult time.
Detailed News about soldiers • Lithuania
Related issues news
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?
Even an accidental death of a soldier abroad raises questions about the purpose and value of his deployment. 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.
X talks about this news
Latest
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of International Students at UMass Amherst, UC, and Stanford
34 minutes agoTsunami Threat in Papua New Guinea Following Earthquake
46 minutes agoSummer Travel Surges in U.S. States: California, Iowa, and Wyoming See Significant Visitor Increases
1 hour agoSenate Advances Trump’s Budget Framework
1 hour agoCan you Like
