At midnight, after hearing the roar of tanks by the television tower, all those who were keeping vigil there rallied together. It wasn't out of fear, but out of determination not to give in, and to protect our independence. Immediately a siren was heard. Tanks appeared by the viaduct and part of the people rushed over there. People were gathering from the surrounding areas. The road was blocked by buses and sand trucks. At first, the tanks didn't dare to drive on. I heard the voice of officers: „Uberite mašiny!" („Move the vehicle!") But nobody moved away. Then the first shot was heard from a tank. Windows of the nearby houses shattered. This “debate" of the occupants with the crowd lasted for maybe 10 minutes...
Suddenly we heard that tanks were coming from the other side of the tower. We rushed over there. Around the television tower was a human wall that was about 5 meters deep. Crowding together, we joined hands. The tanks were maneuvering back and forth, throwing people aside and shooting. The people didn't withdraw. One tank that was moving towards us suddenly jerked back and a girl got caught under its tracks. Even though the tank was lit up by a searchlight, no command to stop was given. When the tank turned in another direction, we pulled out the dead body. It's hard to find words to describe that dreadful scene...
Lithuania, 1991.01.13 : documents, testimonies, comments. - Vilnius : State Publishing Center, 1992, p. 134-135.