Three U.S. Soldiers Found Dead After NATO Training Accident in Lithuania

A fourth soldier remains missing as recovery efforts continue following the extraction of a submerged military vehicle near the Belarusian border.

Three of the four American soldiers who went missing during a NATO training exercise in Lithuania have been confirmed dead after their vehicle was recovered from a swamp.
The M88 Hercules recovery vehicle was submerged under several meters of water and mud near Pabradė, close to the Belarusian border, during the exercise on March 25.
The six-day recovery operation required heavy machinery, divers, and over 138 hours of continuous effort due to the challenging swamp terrain.
The identities of the deceased soldiers have not been disclosed, as families are being notified, while the search for the fourth missing soldier is ongoing.
The incident highlights the operational risks associated with NATO deployments in Eastern Europe, where over 1,000 U.S. troops are stationed.