A new joint investigation claims that the mysterious Havana Syndrome, which has afflicted U.S. diplomats and intelligence agents in several spots around the globe, may be linked to a Russian military intelligence sabotage unit wielding energy weapons. A U.S. intelligence investigation whose findings were released last year found that it was "very unlikely" a foreign adversary was responsible for the ailment, first reported by U.S. Embassy officials in the Cuban capital, Havana, in 2016. But the investigation by The Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel claims that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit, known as 29155, had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel. Russia has denied any involvement, and a Kremlin spokesman on April 1 called the allegations "baseless." To read the original report by Current Time, click here.
New Probe Claims Russia May Be Linked To Mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'
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