Lithuanian authorities, along with NATO forces, are diligently working to locate the missing troops, whose vehicle was discovered submerged.
**Search Intensifies for Four Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania**
**Search Intensifies for Four Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania**
Rescue operations are underway as the US Army confirms the disappearance of four soldiers during training near the Belarus border.
The Lithuanian army is continuing its search for four US soldiers who have been missing for two days during training exercises in Pabrade, near the Belarusian border. Concern has been raised over their well-being after reports emerged regarding their potential deaths; however, officials have emphasized that there is no confirmation of such claims. The soldiers, who were on a scheduled tactical training mission, were last seen when their tracked vehicle went missing on Tuesday afternoon.
The missing soldiers are part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and significant resources have been mobilized for the rescue efforts. The US Army confirmed that the vehicle was later found submerged, raising concerns but also helping to narrow the search area. Lithuanian military officials, alongside international troops and helicopters, have been diligently working to find the soldiers.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, who commands the V Corps, expressed gratitude to the Lithuanian armed forces for their rapid response in the ongoing search operations. With emergency medical support on standby, the Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene has reiterated the commitment of her country to assist in locating the missing soldiers, underscoring the strong relationship between Lithuania and the United States as NATO allies.
