Fourth missing US soldier found near Belarus border in Lithuania
Photo: The body of the fourth US soldier was found in Lithuania (Getty Images)
The fourth US soldier, who disappeared more than a week ago at a training ground in Lithuania, was found dead on April 1, according to the US Army Europe and Africa command.
"First and foremost, we offer condolences to the loved ones of our Soldiers," said General Christopher Donahue, Commander of US Army Europe and Africa.
The soldier was found after a search operation involving hundreds of rescuers from the US Army, Lithuania’s armed forces, Poland, Estonia, and many other units. The exact location and circumstances of the soldier's discovery have not been disclosed.
The US Army is investigating the cause of the incident, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Disappearance of US soldiers
About a week ago, four US soldiers and a tracked transport vehicle went missing at the Pabradė training ground in Lithuania.
It is known that US military exercises were taking place at the site, where two battalions of the US 3rd Infantry Division were stationed.
Yesterday morning, a military vehicle was found in Lithuania, in which the four missing US soldiers might have been.
Later, it was confirmed that the bodies of three US soldiers had been found.
For more details on the training exercises and the disappearance of the US soldiers, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
