A US M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle sank in a swamp near the Belarus border during a NATO exercise.
Four US crew members are missing as Lithuanian forces struggle with challenging terrain.
A powerful dredger has been dispatched to aid recovery efforts.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte offered condolences, later clarifying confusion about the soldiers' status.
The incident highlights the risks faced during intensified military drills near Russia.
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