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The search continues for four US soldiers that went missing in Lithuania on Tuesday night, as their vehicle has been discovered submerged in water.

The operation continues on Thursday with attempts to reach the area. Lithuanian defence minister Dovil akalien said that the vehicle was located at more than 5 meters down," and digging is under way to get to it.