diff --git a/internal/server/storage/drivers/utils.go b/internal/server/storage/drivers/utils.go
index 67ea9f33a8..3d761ac7d0 100644
--- a/internal/server/storage/drivers/utils.go
+++ b/internal/server/storage/drivers/utils.go
@@ -966,12 +966,9 @@ func clearDiskData(diskPath string, disk *os.File) error {
 	}
 
 	if linux.IsBlockdev(st.Mode()) {
-		// If dealing with a block device, discard its current content.
+		// If dealing with a block device, attempt to discard its current content.
 		// This saves space and avoids issues with leaving zero blocks to their original value.
-		_, err = subprocess.RunCommand("blkdiscard", diskPath)
-		if err != nil {
-			return err
-		}
+		_, _ = subprocess.RunCommand("blkdiscard", "-f", diskPath)
 	} else {
 		// Otherwise truncate the file.
 		err = disk.Truncate(0)