March 26, 2025
Search efforts for the Soldiers continue.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirming a search was underway for four missing American soldiers in Lithuania.
What We Know: The four U.S. Army soldiers were “all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,” based out of Fort Stewart, Georgia, and “were conducting scheduled tactical training at the time of the incident,” according to the U.S. Army Europe and Africa. The soldiers went missing near the eastern city of Pabradė in Lithuania, which is located near the border of Belarus, an ally of Russia.
PRESS RELEASE – Vehicle of missing U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania Found
*This is a developing story.*
NATO Secretary General says soldiers are dead:
“The news came out about four American soldiers who were killed in an incident in Lithuania. This is still early news so we do not know the details. This is really terrible news and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones.” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, speaking to reporters on Wednesday.
Read More: 4 U.S. Army soldiers killed during exercise in Lithuania near border with Belarus, NATO chief says (CBS News)
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by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
