Four U.S. soldiers vanish during a routine training mission.
Their armored vehicle is later found submerged in water near Lithuania’s border with Belarus.
But what really happened?
The search is still on, and details are scarce.
The soldiers, part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting tactical exercises near Pabrade when they went missing.
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte briefly sparked confusion by suggesting they had died.
He later walked back his comments, clarifying that he had been referring to unconfirmed reports.
Tensions In the Region Are High
Lithuania’s Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė called the situation deeply concerning, vowing that “efforts will continue tirelessly.”
Meanwhile, President Trump admitted he hadn’t been briefed on the incident.
Lithuania, a NATO ally, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion.
U.S. troops have been stationed there for years as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Could this disappearance be an accident—or is there more to the story?
With international eyes now focused on this unfolding situation, one thing is certain: until the soldiers are found, the questions won’t stop.
