Body of fourth US soldier found in Lithuania DW 04/01/2025
Briefly

A fourth US soldier's body was recovered in Lithuania after an incident during a training exercise last week, where their armored vehicle sank in a peat bog. The recovery was confirmed by both US and Lithuanian officials. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared that the victims and their families are in the prayers of President Trump, reflecting the administration's condolences. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda expressed sadness over the event and offered condolences on social media, confirming the previous deaths of three soldiers as well.
Deeply saddened to announce that the body of the fourth US soldier, who was training in Lithuania has been found. - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda
The victims and their families are in the prayers of President Donald Trump and his administration. - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
The soldiers were missing while on a training exercise last week when their armored vehicle sank in a peat bog. - Article Summary
Lithuania confirmed the deaths of the other three soldiers on Monday before announcing the recovery of the fourth. - Article Summary
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