Investigation of serious shooting incident at Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania
The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) has initiated a safety investigation into a serious shooting incident at Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania, on 4 December 2025. No one was physically injured in the incident.
During a sharpshooting exercise with mechanized infantry, several shots were fired at a target arrangement. At the same time several soldiers advanced in the forest behind the shooting targets. Several soldiers were close to being hit. The exercise was organized by the Norwegian Armed Forces' contribution to the multinational brigade in Lithuania. The incident occurred at a training area in Pabradė, Lithuania.
The investigation will clarify the sequence of events, identify safety issues and map the contributing factors to the accident. Based on this, the NSIA will assess areas for improving safety.
Latest update: 06.01.2026
Facts
| Location | Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania |
| Occurrence date | 04.12.2025 |
| Category of Occurrence | Serious incident |
| Defence branch | The Norwegian Army |
| Incident type | Weapon |
| County | Annet/offshore |