Russian microwave weapon tied to Havana Syndrome in new US reports

A covert US intelligence operation reportedly uncovered a small, portable Russian microwave weapon that may explain the mysterious "Havana Syndrome," a condition involving unexplained brain injuries affecting American diplomats, spies, and military personnel since 2016. Victims have experienced symptoms such as sudden head pressure, loud noises, dizziness, vision and hearing problems, balance issues, and cognitive impairments. The syndrome was first noted at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, and similar cases have since appeared worldwide, including in China, India, Europe, and Washington, D.C., with around 1,000 cases reported globally. In 2024, a joint investigation linked Havana Syndrome incidents to Russia’s military intelligence Unit 29155, suspected of using directed-energy devices against US personnel, though Moscow denied involvement and an NIH study found no clear brain injuries. The newly revealed weapon, acquired in a $15 million undercover operation by Department of Homeland Security agents from a Russian criminal network, emits pulsed microwaves capable of penetrating walls