Three missing US soldiers in Lithuania were confirmed dead after their armored vehicle was retrieved from a peat bog following a tactical training exercise. One soldier remains unaccounted for. The extensive recovery operation involved US, Polish, and Lithuanian military personnel using heavy equipment and divers. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.
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