Three of the four soldiers who were announced missing in Lithuania last week have been confirmed dead after their vehicle sunk in a peat bog during training exercises.
The fourth soldier hasn’t been found:
Three of the four US Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania last week when their vehicle sunk in a peat bog have been found dead at the site, while the search for the remaining soldier is ongoing, US and Lithuanian officials said https://t.co/4VzFffwoip pic.twitter.com/bXYfE6Vmtn
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 1, 2025
Secretary Rubio sent his condolences…
Heartbroken to learn about the deaths of our U.S. soldiers in Lithuania. Jeanette and I extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of these selfless service members who contributed to our national and international security. The United States is enormously…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 1, 2025
“The United States is enormously grateful for the help of our Lithuanian allies who searched tirelessly and spared no resource to help us find our soldiers.”