our U.S. soldiers lost their lives in a tragic training accident in Lithuania. The troops, stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, were taking part in a scheduled military exercise near Pabradė when their M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was discovered submerged in a swampy area.
Initially reported as missing, the soldiers’ status was later changed to deceased after recovery efforts faced challenging terrain conditions. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte extended condolences, emphasizing the risks soldiers face even during training. Investigations are now underway to determine what led to the fatal accident.
