U.S. Armored Vehicle Retrieved in Lithuania, Search for Four Soldiers Continues

The M88 Hercules was recovered from a swamp after six days, but no evidence has yet clarified the fate of the missing soldiers.

The U.S. M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was found submerged in a swamp near Pabradė, Lithuania, and successfully retrieved after a multinational six-day operation.
The fate of the four U.S. soldiers onboard remains unknown, with no evidence confirming whether they escaped the vehicle or survived.
Lithuania, the U.S., and Poland collaborated extensively, deploying specialized equipment and hundreds of personnel to manage the challenging swampy terrain.
The incident occurred near the Belarusian border, raising strategic and geopolitical sensitivities due to the region's proximity to a Russian ally.
The U.S. Army has pledged to continue the search and is keeping the soldiers' families informed, emphasizing their commitment to finding answers.