Vilnius, Lithuania (AP) – American armored vehicle Got missing in Lithuania After a six-day search, it was recovered from the swamp, but there is no information yet regarding the fate of the four American soldiers on board, Lithuanian officials said Monday.
“The armored vehicle was pulled onto land at 4:40am. The towing operation is complete. Lithuanian military police and US investigators continue their work,” Defense Minister Dobil Shakarien said in a Facebook post Monday morning.
The soldiers were undergoing training exercises at a massive General Silvestra training ground in the town of Pabrado when they and their vehicles were reported missing early Tuesday morning, the US military said.
“Until investigators get more details, we need to stay calm and focused, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the situation and the concerns of the soldier’s family,” Shakarien posted on Facebook.
She revealed to reporters that the first information about the fate of the soldiers will be delivered by the US military.
Soldiers from the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division were tactical training when they went missing.
Hundreds of Lithuanians and American soldiers and rescuers Participated in the search It passes through thick forest and marsh terrain around Pablod, 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of the Belarus border. The M88 Hercules armored vehicle was found Wednesday, submerged in 4.5 meters (15 feet) of water.
A major recovery effort has begun, but “the water, thick mud and soft ground around the site have complicated recovery efforts and special equipment is required to drain water from the sides and stabilize the ground,” the Army said.
