International Investigation Links Russian GRU Unit to 'Havana Syndrome' Affecting US Officials

Compelling evidence emerges from a series of investigations tying Russian intelligence to a clandestine campaign against American diplomats and spies with the so-called 'Havana Syndrome'.

Published April 02, 2024 - 00:04am

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A spate of international journalistic inquiries has cast a spotlight on a mysterious affliction known as 'Havana Syndrome', targeting US officials across the globe. Amidst swirling speculation and government reticence, evidence points to Russia's GRU military intelligence unit 29155. Since the syndrome's initial documentation in Havana in 2016, over 100 US personnel have reported diverse symptoms—including brain injuries—with some attributing this to a covert acoustic weapon.

Despite the US intelligence community's prior dismissal of a foreign adversary's role, a joint investigation by The Insider, CBS's 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel uncovered correlations between the GRU's 29155 unit movements and syndrome occurrences. Victim testimonies, research on clinical effects, and even intercepted communications bolster allegations of Russian involvement.

Divided belief within the US intelligence community contrasts with studies suggesting no physical brain damage. Attorney Mark Zaid, representing the victims, hints at obfuscation, suggesting conscious evasion of certain investigative avenues, an assertion the Biden-Harris administration denies. As official stances are challenged by the newfound evidence, the discourse around 'Havana Syndrome' shifts from disbelief to a search for concrete attribution.

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