{"id":2416455,"date":"2025-03-27T10:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-us-soldiers-missing-in-lithuania-their-heavy-recovery-vehicle-found-submerged-in-water\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:12:27","slug":"four-us-soldiers-are-missing-in-lithuania-and-their-submerged-heavy-recovery-vehicle-has-been-located-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-us-soldiers-are-missing-in-lithuania-and-their-submerged-heavy-recovery-vehicle-has-been-located-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Four US soldiers are missing in Lithuania, and their submerged heavy recovery vehicle has been located"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffour-us-soldiers-are-missing-in-lithuania-and-their-submerged-heavy-recovery-vehicle-has-been-located-3%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2416455&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The search for four missing American soldiers, who were conducting a training mission in Lithuania, has been ongoing. The Army announced that their M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was found submerged in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/election-denialism-turned-loser-stacey-abrams-into-a-multi-millionaire\/\" title=\"Election Denialism Turned Loser Stacey Abrams Into A Multi-Millionaire\">peat bog<\/a> around 16 feet below the surface. The search efforts have involved the U.S.Army,Lithuanian Armed forces,and local authorities. The identities of the soldiers have not been disclosed, and they were reported missing shortly after the incident took place. Lithuanian officials, including Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, have stated that they remain hopeful and are actively searching for the soldiers, with operations continuing around the clock. Both the U.S. and Lithuanian governments emphasize the strength of their partnership during this challenging time, expressing concern and support for the soldiers and their families.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The search for four missing American soldiers who were on a training mission to Lithuania continued Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing U.S. Soldiers were operating during a training exercise has been located in Lithuania,&rdquo; according to an Army <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeafrica.army.mil\/ArticleViewPressRelease\/Article\/4136092\/press-release-vehicle-of-missing-us-soldiers-in-lithuania-found\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The vehicle was discovered submerged in a body of water in a training area after a search by U.S. Army, Lithuanian Armed Forces and other Lithuanian authorities,&rdquo; the Army said.<\/p>\n<p>The names of the missing soldiers were not released.<\/p>\n<p>A report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/world\/lithuania-4-missing-us-soldiers-dig-submerged-vehicle-rcna198197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC<\/a> said the vehicle was found in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-us-soldiers-are-missing-in-lithuania-and-their-submerged-heavy-recovery-vehicle-has-been-located\/\" title=\"Four US ... are missing in ..., and their submerged heavy recovery ... has been located\">peat bog 16 feet<\/a> below the surface.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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K&#281;stutis Budrys (@BudrysKestutis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BudrysKestutis\/status\/1904991276099150182?\">March 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bombshell-trump-just-blew-nato-apart-several-members-no-longer-have-us-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NATO<\/a> representative Alison Hart walked back a comment from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the soldiers were dead.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;On the 4 US soldiers missing in a military exercise in Lithuania, the search is ongoing. We regret any confusion about remarks @SecGenNATO delivered on this today. He was referring to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nato-retracts-statement-about-missing-us-soldiers-deaths-in-lithuania\/\" title=\"NATO retracts statement about missing US ...&#039; deaths in ...\">emerging news reports &#038;amp<\/a>; was not confirming the fate of the missing, which is still unknown,&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/natopress\/status\/1904990761365459105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said officials have not yet ruled out that the missing soldiers may be somewhere other than the bog.<\/p>\n<p>She said digging to reach the vehicle is under way.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Until the very last minute we shall not lose hope, we will do everything to find the missing soldiers. Lithuania, just like US, does not leave our own behind. And for us &#127482;&#127480; troops are our own &mdash; they are OUR soldiers and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Together with U.S. Ambassador Kara C. McDonald&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IqqSeGfhXG\">pic.twitter.com\/IqqSeGfhXG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dovil&#279; &Scaron;akalien&#279; (@DSakaliene) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DSakaliene\/status\/1905221757981650994?\">March 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The soldiers have been deployed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-poland-three-former-soviet-republics-close-borders-russian-citizens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithuania<\/a> for two months.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Search&amp;rescue of missing soldiers is ongoing. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">armed forces &#038;amp<\/a>; rescue services are working around the clock. This accident is incredibly difficult&amp;painful for us. Our hearts are with the soldiers, their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stefanik-says-harris-is-overwhelmingly-unfit-to-be-commander-in-chief-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Stefanik says Harris is \u2018overwhelmingly\u2019 unfit to be commander in chief - Washington Examiner\">families&#038;amp<\/a>;friends,&rdquo; Sakaliene <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DSakaliene\/status\/1905195984180703364?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1905195984180703364%7Ctwgr%5E16e7622461647b2144036ec24362306611138253%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rferl.org%2Fa%2Fus-soldiers-missing-lithuania-belarus%2F33360885.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Thank you to the US Ambassador Kara C. McDonald @USEmbVilnius for standing with us. While the rescue efforts continue, we stand with the US troops. 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