U.S. Soldiers Reported Missing in Military Exercises
In a concerning development during the African Lion 2026 military exercises, two U.S. soldiers have been reported missing as of Saturday night. The incident occurred in a training area at Cap Draa, near the city of Tan-Tan, situated in southern Morocco. This exercise, which is the largest annual military training event in Africa led by the United States, has drawn participation from over 40 countries and commenced on April 20, with activities scheduled to run until May 8.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), based in Stuttgart, Germany, announced on Sunday that U.S. and Moroccan forces, along with other resources linked to the African Lion exercises, have immediately launched coordinated search and rescue operations. These operations encompass ground, aerial, and maritime resources, highlighting the priority placed on the welfare of the service members and their families. The statement from AFRICOM expressed a commitment to ensuring the safety and recovery of the missing personnel.
Additionally, the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco (FAR) provided further details via their Facebook account, stating that the soldiers went missing at approximately 9:00 PM local time, specifically in a cliff area at Cap Draa. They have initiated investigations to clarify the circumstances surrounding this troubling incident.
As reported by lavanguardia.com.
