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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
3 of the 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead
Three of the four American Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania last week were found dead, the country's president, Gitanas Nausėda, said Monday. A search-and-rescue operation will continue until the fourth soldier is found, Nausėda said. 'The Soldiers we have lost in this tragedy were not just Soldiers — they were a part of our family. Our hearts are heavy with a sorrow that echoes across the whole Marne Division, both forward and at home,' Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, said in a statement. 'We stand in grief with the families and loved ones of these extraordinary 'Dogface Soldiers' during this unimaginable time. But the search isn't finished until everyone is home.'
The Hill
31-03-2025
- The Hill
3 of the 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead
Three of the four American Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania last week were found dead, the country's president, Gitanas Nausėda, said Monday. A search-and-rescue operation will continue until the fourth soldier is found, Nausėda said. 'The Soldiers we have lost in this tragedy were not just Soldiers — they were a part of our family. Our hearts are heavy with a sorrow that echoes across the whole Marne Division, both forward and at home,' Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, said in a statement. 'We stand in grief with the families and loved ones of these extraordinary 'Dogface Soldiers' during this unimaginable time. But the search isn't finished until everyone is home.'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
US and Lithuanian forces work to drain swamp to recover 4 soldiers in submerged armoured vehicle
US and Lithuanian forces continued to drain a swampy area in Lithuania in an ongoing effort to recover four American Army soldiers who went missing five days ago. The soldiers' armored vehicle was discovered submerged in 15 feet of water and so far teams have been unable to get inside or pull it out.
Euronews
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
US, Lithuania work to drain swamp in search of missing US soldiers
ADVERTISEMENT US and Lithuanian forces continued to drain a swampy area in Lithuania in an ongoing effort to recover four American Army soldiers who went missing five days ago. The soldiers' armoured vehicle was discovered submerged in approximately five metres of water and so far teams have been unable to get inside or pull it out. US Army Europe and Africa said on Friday that cranes, a large-capacity pump and more than 30 tonnes of gravel have been brought in to help drain the water, dig out the mud and pull the M88 Hercules vehicle out of the swamp. They warned that this will be a long operation. On Saturday evening, an attempt was made to dive toward the sunken vehicle, but a dense layer of mud prevented rescuers from reaching the M88. Teams worked to pump and remove the sludge on Sunday as more equipment has been planned to help with the operation. The soldiers are part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. A US Navy dive crew is being brought in, and the Polish Armed Forces have volunteered to send engineers, additional equipment and 150 personnel to also assist. The four soldiers, whose identities have not been released, went missing early on Tuesday when they were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle during unit training. The Hercules was found on Wednesday, and teams have been working since then to get the vehicle out. A mass was held at Vilnius Cathedral on Sunday in honour of the soldiers. he service was attended by American troops, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, and US Ambassador to Lithuania Kara McDonald. Archbishop Gintaras Grušas led prayers, including a reading in English.
Euronews
29-03-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Troops struggle to drain Lithuania swamp to recover missing soldiers and army vehicle
ADVERTISEMENT US and Lithuanian authorities are struggling to drain a swampy area in Lithuania in an ongoing effort to recover four American Army soldiers who went missing three days ago. The soldiers' armoured vehicle was discovered submerged in 15 feet of water and so far teams have been unable to get inside or pull it out. US Army Europe and Africa said that cranes, a large-capacity pump and more than 30 tons of gravel have been brought in to help drain the water, dig out the mud and pull the M88 Hercules out of the swamp. They warn that it will be a long operation. In a statement, the Army said that the area around the site is "incredibly wet and marshy and doesn't support the weight of the equipment needed for the recovery of the 70-ton vehicle without significant engineering improvements. Draining the area has been slow and difficult due to ground water seepage." Recovery efforts continue for four missing US soldiers near where their Hercules vehicle was found submerged at a training range in Pabrade, 28 March, 2025 AP Photo The four soldiers, whose identities have not been released, went missing early on Tuesday when they were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle during unit training. The Hercules was found on Wednesday and teams have been working since then to get the vehicle out. The soldiers are part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. A US Navy dive crew is being brought in and the Polish Armed Forces have volunteered to send engineers, additional equipment and 150 personnel to also assist. "This will be a long and difficult recovery operation but we are absolutely committed to bringing our soldiers home," said Major General Curtis Taylor, commander of 1st Armoured Division. "I remain incredibly impressed by the discipline, commitment and comradery in this unit as they attempt to recover their missing comrades." US Army soldiers discuss their plan to recover four US soldiers in a M88 Hercules submerged in a swamp near Pabadre, 27 March, 2025 Trevor Wilson/Public Domain The soldiers were reported missing during an exercise at the General Silvestras Žukauskas training ground in Pabradė, a town less than 10 kilometres from the border with Belarus. The Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are all NATO members and have often had tense relations with Russia and Belarus since declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. Relations soured further when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has been one of the most outspoken European supporters of Ukraine in its effort to repel Russian forces.
