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The enigmatic illness known as “Havana syndrome,” which has plagued U.S. diplomats and spies worldwide, may be connected to energy weapons wielded by a Russian military intelligence unit, according to a report by the Insider media group.
Initially reported by U.S. embassy officials in Havana, Cuba, in 2016, the illness has sparked speculation and concern among intelligence agencies and medical professionals alike. While a U.S. intelligence investigation released last year deemed it “very unlikely” that a foreign adversary was responsible, new revelations from Insider suggest otherwise.
Insider, an investigative media group focused on Russia and based in Riga, Latvia, revealed that members of a Russian military intelligence unit known as 29155 were present at locations where health incidents involving U.S. personnel occurred. The unit, reportedly involved in the development of “non-lethal acoustic weapons,” received accolades and promotions for their work.
According to the year-long investigation conducted in collaboration with 60 Minutes and Germany’s Der Spiegel, the symptoms associated with “Havana Syndrome” include migraines, nausea, memory lapses, and dizziness. The report also suggests that incidents resembling “Havana Syndrome” may have occurred as early as two years prior to the 2016 Havana incident, with an episode in Frankfurt, Germany, where a U.S. government employee was rendered unconscious by what is described as a powerful energy beam.
Russia has vehemently denied any involvement in the syndrome, despite mounting evidence suggesting otherwise.
In response to the growing concerns, the U.S. Congress passed the Havana Act in 2021, authorizing government agencies like the State Department and CIA to provide compensation to affected staff and their families during assignments.
The Insider report sheds new light on the mysterious ailment, raising questions about the potential use of energy weapons in targeted attacks against U.S. personnel. As investigations continue, the quest for answers intensifies, with implications that could reshape diplomatic relations and global security measures.
Reference: Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel. (2024, Month Day). Report Reveals Possible Link Between “Havana Syndrome” and Russian Military Intelligence Unit. [Link to original source]
