Four American soldiers have gone missing near the border with Belarus during a training exercise in Lithuania. The NATO Secretary General stated that they "were killed in an incident"

Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

Four US soldiers went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania; search operations continue amid reports of fatalities.

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American soldiers went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania, leading to joint searches by US and Lithuanian military and police. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later stated that four American soldiers were killed in an incident in Lithuania, though no further details were provided at the time. The US embassy initially reported the disappearance of soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, near Pabrade, eastern Lithuania. While initial reports suggested a search and rescue operation was underway, later sources indicated the possibility of fatalities. Lithuanian authorities confirmed they were informed on March 25th about four American soldiers and a tracked vehicle missing during exercises at the “General Silvestras Žukauskas” training ground in Pabrade. The US Command for Europe and Africa confirmed that search efforts involving both US and Lithuanian forces are ongoing, noting the soldiers were participating in planned tactical training.


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