Investigation points to Russia as possible person responsible for Havana Syndrome

In remarkable progress in research related to the mysterious condition known as “Havana syndrome”a new shift in research indicates Russia As a possible person responsible for the attacks Directed energy weapons. These incidents affected more than 100 officers and family members US national securityWhich causes brain injuries, according to recent reports.

Among the victims were employees of White Houseofficers a company,agents FBI and military officers, who reported symptoms consistent with attacks of ultrasound or high-energy ultrasound. Greg Edgrena retired Army lieutenant colonel who led the investigation into the case Defense Intelligence AgencyHe expressed his personal conviction that these actions were attacks directed at him Russiain an interview with the program 60 minutes to CBS News.

The investigation revealed cases in which affected individuals, many of whom were US intelligence personnel and diplomats abroad, were removed from their positions due to… Traumatic brain injuries. This has led to Great concern Regarding how these attacks effectively neutralize key personnel National security of the United States.

“The impact on American national security has been that our intelligence officers and diplomats working abroad are being removed from their posts due to traumatic brain injuries. They are neutralizedEdgren stated.

A medical study led by Dr. David Relman Subordinate Stanford University The government in 2022 found “clear evidence of auditory and vestibular injury to the brain,” suggesting that “impulsed directed energy (radio frequency) appears to be the most plausible mechanism.” This discovery provided scientific support for victims' claims about the source of their symptoms.

Its mysterious symptoms Severe headache and confusion And hearing problems, Collectively known as “Havana syndrome”continues to be reported among US employees serving the country, including US clients FBI And security consultants. This situation, which is believed to have begun to affect workers at the American embassy there Cuba In 2016, raised Growing anxiety Because its causes and consequences are not yet fully understood.

Among the latest victims An FBI agent who specializes in counterintelligencewhich you specified 60 minutes Carrie's role is to protect her identity because she is still in the service. Carrie suffered a severe attack while at home Florida In 2021.

As she described it, she was beaten A paralyzing force caused intense, sharp pain in his right ear“It's like a dentist drilling, but with ten.” This incident not only left her physically disoriented, but it also had long-term consequences for her health, as she presented with symptoms similar to those of early Alzheimer's disease, affecting her short- and long-term memory and her ability to multitask in a timely manner.

Another disturbing testimony comes from Olivia Troyformer security advisor to the Vice President Mike Pencewho reported being affected by an attack similar to Carrie's, but this time in the vicinity White House In 2022. Troy described an extraordinary dizzy sensation in the right side of his head.

Additionally, it highlights the case of a man, whose identity and occupation have not been revealed, who is now medically retired after having one of the first publicly known cases of this syndrome in Cuba. This individual has faced serious consequences, including… Loss of vision in one eye And balance problems.

Greg Edgrena recently retired Army lieutenant colonel, led an investigation into a case Defense Intelligence Agency From 2021 to 2023, he expressed in an exclusive interview with 60 minutes to CBS.: “My personal opinion is that we are under attackWhen Edgren was asked about the possible assailant, he did not hesitate to point it out Russia As an administrator.

The investigation led by Edgren focused on collecting a wide range of data, including signals intelligence, human intelligence, open source reports, internet logs, travel records, financial records, and more.

He added: “Unfortunately, I cannot go into detail, given the classification. But I can tell you that, at a very early stage, I began to focus on Moscow“This focus on,” Edgren explained Russia This was reinforced by observing a pattern in the type of officers affected, who belonged to the top 5% and 10% of performance within the agency, and whose work was particularly effective against Russian interests.

One of the most recent disturbing incidents occurred during a summit NATO in Lithuania last year, which largely focused on the Russian invasion Ukraine. There, a high-ranking official in Defense Department He developed symptoms and sought medical treatment. “That tells me there are no barriers to what Moscow “We will, about who will attack, and that if we do not confront this directly, the problem will get worse,” Edgren commented after being informed of the event.

The wide range of symptoms and the variety of circumstances in which these attacks occur have made it difficult for researchers to establish a clear and direct link between the attacks and a specific perpetrator. But there is consistency in the victims’ accounts and the details of the suspicion directed towards them Russia It has reinforced theories that these actions are part of a campaign of harassment and neutralization against its members National security of the United States.

Despite the seriousness of these statements, Office of the Director of National Intelligence of the United States And the White House They noted that “it is highly unlikely that a foreign adversary would be responsible for reported AHIs.” However, the lawyer Mark Zedwhich represents more than two dozen customers affected by the issue Havana syndromeHe insists that there is a cover-up by the government.