Wreaths were lowered into the Baltic Sea during a ceremony to honor the fallen, and the warships of the armed forces of the Republic of Lithuania passed by, paying respects. The NATO air policing mission in the Baltic States also paid tribute to the fallen, executed by fighter aircraft from the Lithuanian armed forces. The vessels departing the harbor were led by the anti-mine ship “Skalvis” (M53).
The ceremony was attended by several key naval assets, including the patrol ships “Žemaitis” (P11) and “Sėlis” (P15), alongside the search and rescue ship “Šakiai.” Dignitaries present included the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, accompanied by First Lady Diana Nausėdienė, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, the leadership of the Lithuanian armed forces, and representatives from various state institutions. The proceedings were also marked by the commencement of the NATO air defense mission in the Baltic States, an operation conducted by the Romanian Air Force. The event served as a formal demonstration of respect paid to those lost.
The participation of the various branches of the armed forces underscored the national commemoration.
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