3 American soldiers were found dead in Lithuania after searching; Fourth is still missing

Three of the four American soldiers missing in Lithuania last week confirmed the dead by rescuers after recovering their armored vehicle from a peat bog. us Army Announcement. The fourth remains unabated for the soldier.
The military disappeared during a strategic training exercise on a large military range near Pubarad, a area near the Belarusi border. The Lithuanian officials were alerted to his disappearance on Tuesday, which led to an intensive discovery operation.
Major general Christopher noryExpressing deep grief for the fallen soldiers, the commander of the Third Infantry Division said, “We are standing in grief with the families and loved ones of these extraordinary ‘dogfase soldiers’ during this unimaginable time. But the search does not end until everyone is home.
The six-day recovery mission, which was included in the US, Polish and Lithuanian military personnel, eventually led to the discovery of bodies of three soldiers after their armored vehicle, an M88 Hercules, found in the marsh. The recovery process included the use of heavy equipment and excavators to remove thick silt and water around the vehicle before the early hours of the early hours of the early hours.
As US Army Europe and AfricaPublic affairs offices, soldiers were assigned to 1 armored brigade Combat Team, 3D Infantry Division.
The statement said that three US Army soldiers were handed over to 1 armored brigade combat team, 3 Infantry Division was found dead in Lithuania on 31 March,
The recovery operation was widespread, including hundreds of local and foreign personnel, including engineers, divers and rescue workers. The Lithuanian armed forces contributed to military helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned air systems and special personnel. Heavy construction equipment and technical experts were also collected to assist in the attempt.
The US Navy divers played an important role, which maneuvers through thick layers of mud and sediment with zero visibility to attach a steel cable to a 63 -ton vehicle. Despite the challenges, additional bulldozers were brought for assistance, including the vehicle losing traction during extraction. The vehicle was finally freed after two hours of intensive work.
As the search for the fourth soldier continues, Major General. Curtis taylorCommander of Task Force Iron and 1 Bakhtarband Division, thanked all those involved in the operation, described their efforts as “heroes”. The US Army and Lithuanian officials are investigating the cause of the incident.
NATO and European Union members Lithuania, hosting more than 1,000 US troops deployed on a rotational basis, strengthens the presence of alliance in the region.