US soldiers’ rescue commander named when he hopes to see the first results

« We look forward to seeing the results in the evening today. And if the divers can board the water and find the vehicle, we will have the result in the evening to be happy. If not, we will work again overnight, » Buikus told reporters on Friday.

« Over the night, the surface layer of concentrated sludge was pumped. It is possible to measure up to 3 meters, but the visibility in the puddle is still limited, nothing can be seen still through dirty water. The sludge pumping continues, which is a deeper layer. To evaluate future actions during the extraction operation, ”the officer said.

According to him, the entire operation is still under the so -called short plan – there is no need for poles to blame in the pond near the swamp.

Lieutenant Colonel Aušrius buckets. Photo by S. Lisauskas / BNS

« So far, everything is happening, as the minister says – a short plan, no poles will be needed.

« We look forward to the miracle still. Because until we see bodies, we can’t say anything, » For the words of Gitanas Nauseda, head of state He said.

US divers, a group of Polish soldiers will arrive on Friday night

Mr Buikus stated that US divers and a group of Polish troops would arrive at the scene on Friday night – the decision of the neighboring state would be sent to the aid of the troops on Thursday.

« Today, American engineering specialists and divers with special equipment must arrive, » said Lieutenant Colonel.

« Poles should also appear today with their equipment, » he added.

However, the officer emphasized, essentially the technique and capacity to rescuers is sufficient.

« So far we have enough. Now is the time not on our side. What is missing – it is time and we want everything to happen as soon as possible, » A. Buikus said.

The drowned armored vehicles are planned to be pulled by military equipment, if necessary, the cranes will be used

When asked what technique is planned to pull out the drowning armor in the swamp, the operation commander said that this would be done by two of the same machines M88. True, according to Lieutenant Colonel, this still requires approaching the access to the shore.

If such a scenario did not work, the cranes would be used.

“The additional ‘Klaipeda cranes’ (…) – if you don’t have enough military equipment, they have their own equipment, over 100 tons of cranes. We will use them to help, ”added A. Buikus.

ELTA recalls that on Tuesday, at 4:45 p.m., a report of US troops and a tracked vehicle disappeared during the exercise at General Silvestro Žukauskas landfill in Pabrade.

On Wednesday, the army said the scene was found and a search and rescue operation was underway. It is led by the military, the capacity of the Fire and Rescue Department (PAGD) and other institutions. Activate the Air Force and the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) helicopters.

On Wednesday afternoon, the US army confirmed that the M88 Hercules was found in the swamp.

The US Embassy announces that the missing is from the 1st Brigade, the 3rd Infantry Division.

Lithuanian officials say that all versions of soldiers are being checked so far – their bodies are not found.

On Wednesday, NATO Secretary -General Mark Rutte confirmed the death of four US troops in Lithuania, but his representative soon clarified the information, claiming that the Alliance’s leader was talking about « news reports », but did not confirm the deaths.