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Russia is behind Havana Syndrome, attacks on U.S., former lead Pentagon investigator says

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

According to 60 Minutes, a previously unreported “anomalous health incident” — the government term for the Havana Syndrome — at the NATO summit in Lithuania last year attended by President Joe Biden left a senior Pentagon official seeking medical care.

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Russia is behind Havana Syndrome, attacks on U.S., former lead Pentagon investigator says (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    According to 60 Minutes, a previously unreported “anomalous health incident” — the government term for the Havana Syndrome — at the NATO summit in Lithuania last year attended by President Joe Biden left a senior Pentagon official seeking medical care.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    'Havana Syndrome' linked to Russian intelligence — report – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    A joint media report has said Russia's GRU intelligence agency may have used sonic weaponry to trigger "Havana Syndrome," which was first reported by US diplomats in 2016. Symptoms include headaches and bloody noses.

  3. Newsweek

    Havana Syndrome mystery solved? Putin spies tied to US diplomat "attacks" (opens Newsweek)

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    A Russian espionage unit may have deployed an "acoustic" weapon to target U.S. officials in Cuba and elsewhere, a new report says.

  4. Newsweek

    US hasn't taken Havana Syndrome seriously: John Bolton (opens Newsweek)

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    Russian operatives may have been behind Havana Syndrome, according to a new investigation into the mysterious condition.

  5. Insider

    A shadowy Russian assassination unit may be behind mysterious 'Havana syndrome' cases: investigation (opens Insider)

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    An investigation has linked the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' to an infamous Russian sabotage and assassination unit.

  6. CBS News

    Havana Syndrome in Vietnam: Possible Russian role in attack on Americans, according to new evidence (opens CBS News)

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    Eleven U.S. officials were injured in a Havana Syndrome-style attack ahead of VP Kamala Harris's 2021 trip to Hanoi. A newly discovered document suggests Russia may have been involved.

  7. New York Post

    What is Havana syndrome, the mysterious illness linked to Russia creating havoc on intel community (opens New York Post)

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    It was late 2016 and over a dozen American and Canadian officials working out of Havana, Cuba began hearing bizarre grating noises and feeling odd sensations of pressure out of their ears.

  8. CBS News

    Russian nexus revealed during 60 Minutes Havana Syndrome investigation into potential attacks on U.S. officials (opens CBS News)

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    A lead Havana Syndrome investigator believes the U.S. is being attacked by Russia, despite a government report that deemed it "very unlikely" that a foreign adversary was behind what they call "anomalous health incidents."

  9. The Guardian

    ‘Havana syndrome’ linked to Russian unit, media investigation suggests (opens The Guardian)

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    US diplomats may have been targeted by Russian sonic weaponry, say the Insider, Der Spiegel and CBS’s 60 Minutes

  10. Hot Air

  11. Time

    What Is Havana Syndrome, the Illness Linked to Russia (opens Time)

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    A mysterious illness known as “Havana syndrome” may be linked to possible “sonic attacks” by a Russian intelligence unit.

  12. MedicalXpress

    'Havana Syndrome' linked to Russian intelligence unit: report (opens MedicalXpress)

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    The mysterious so-called Havana Syndrome symptoms experienced by US diplomats in recent years have been linked to a Russian intelligence unit, according to a joint media investigation released Monday.

  13. Fox News

    Russian special unit linked to Havana Syndrome that sickened US officials overseas: report (opens Fox News)

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    A secretive Russian could be linked to mysterious attacks on Americans overseas despite a government report that found it “very unlikely" a foreign adversary is involved.

  14. New York Post

    Russian intelligence hit squad behind Havana Syndrome brain injuries of US personnel: report (opens New York Post)

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    Members of Russian military intelligence unit 29155, who allegedly have access to microwave or ultrasound weapons, have been placed at the scene of reported attacks on US personnel.

  15. Know Your Meme

    'Havana Syndrome' Is Either Not Real Or Russian Psychological Warfare, According To Recent Conflicting Reports (opens Know Your Meme)

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    In essence, the debate about "Havana Syndrome" hasn't changed at all in three years despite a resurgence of interest surrounding it after a new National Institute of Health study.

  16. The Washington Free Beacon

    Investigation Links Russian Hit Squad to US Officials' 'Havana Syndrome' (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    A Russian intelligence unit that specializes in assassinations may be behind "Havana syndrome," a mysterious condition that afflicted U.S. diplomats, according to a report.

  17. Fox News

    New evidence suggests Russia is behind the serious Havana Syndrome (opens Fox News)

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    A five year investigation from CBS's 60 Minutes, The Insider and Der Spiegel found new evidence showing that Russia is behind the weapon that has caused brain injury to hundreds of Americans serving overseas.

  18. Blaze Media

    Bombshell investigation links Russia's shadowy 'unit 29155' to 'Havana syndrome' attacks against US officials (opens Blaze Media)

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    A senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania reportedly experienced symptoms similar to those reported by U.S. officials who have come down with what is known as "Havana syndrome," according to the Associated Press.

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