Polish troops aid Lithuania in the search for missing U.S. soldiers
Poland sent about 30 soldiers to Lithuania to support the search and rescue operation. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz assures readiness for further assistance, including the delivery of heavy equipment.
What do you need to know?
- Poland sent approximately 30 soldiers to Lithuania to assist with the search and rescue operation following the disappearance of American soldiers at the training ground in Podbrodze.
- Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed readiness to provide Lithuania with any possible support, including heavy equipment.
- The decision to increase the number of soldiers depends on Lithuania, which is coordinating the search efforts.
Poland dispatched around 30 soldiers to Lithuania to participate in the search and rescue operation.
- We are prepared to support our Allies. Polish troops and heavy equipement are heading Lithuania- said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. However, everything depends on the decision of the Lithuanian side.
The General Commander of the Armed Forces has formed a special military task group named Hercules to support these actions.
Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that about 15 different types of vehicles are also available for the military task group Hercules, created for this operation.
Tragedy in Lithuania. Search efforts are ongoing
Four American soldiers went missing during exercises at the Lithuanian training ground in Podbrodze. Despite media reports, their deaths have not been confirmed. The tracked vehicle the Americans were using was found in the mud. Efforts to retrieve it are ongoing.
Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Szakaliene thanked Poland for its involvement and readiness to help. - She expressed her gratitude for Poland's involvement and readiness, conveyed by Kosiniak-Kamysz. The search operation continues, with Lithuanian and foreign military personnel participating in the efforts.
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