Havana Syndrome: Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to a series of mysterious ailments
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Key Points:
- The Defense Department, through Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), purchased a device costing over eight figures believed by some investigators to be linked to Havana Syndrome, a mysterious illness affecting US spies, diplomats, and troops.
- The device emits pulsed radio waves and contains Russian components, potentially explaining the symptoms reported since 2016, although its exact origin and connection to the health incidents remain debated and unconfirmed.
- The device is portable, possibly backpack-sized, raising concerns about the proliferation of such technology and its potential use by multiple countries to harm US officials.
- Despite ongoing testing and government briefings, intelligence assessments largely dismiss the likelihood of a foreign adversary’s deliberate campaign, fueling frustration and accusations from victims who believe the US
