Russia's Covert Sonic Attacks Congress Grapples with Havana Syndrome Mystery

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Experts at a congressional hearing, shed light on Russia's alleged covert global campaign utilizing sonic weapons to target and incapacitate US intelligence officers. The House homeland security subcommittee on counterterrorism, law enforcement, and intelligence convened to investigate the enigmatic phenomenon known as Havana syndrome, which has left many US diplomats and government employees with debilitating brain injuries and hearing loss.

 

Greg Edgreen, a retired army officer, emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting that Russia has systematically "targeted and neutralized" numerous US intelligence agents worldwide. His testimony underscored the alarming impact on mission-critical government officials, leading to their removal from vital posts and compromising national security.

 

The comprehensive investigation conducted by media outlets revealed compelling evidence implicating an elite Russian intelligence and assassination unit in the attacks, contradicting previous government assessments. Christo Grozev, chief author of the report, highlighted Russia's motive, means, and opportunity to develop and deploy non-lethal acoustic or electromagnetic wave weapons against US intelligence and law enforcement personnel.

 

Grozev pointed to the presence of Unit 29155 of the Russian GRU in locations coinciding with the incidents, presenting a plausible operational theory behind the anomalous health incidents (AHIs). His testimony raised questions about the US intelligence community's reluctance to attribute the attacks to a foreign adversary.

 

Mark Zaid, an attorney representing victims of Havana syndrome, emphasized the far-reaching effects of the attacks, extending beyond the victims to their families, including spouses, children, and pets. He lamented the lack of substantive investigations by federal agencies and called for renewed efforts to uncover the truth behind the incidents.

 

The bipartisan group of senators' letter to President Joe Biden urging a "renewed assessment" of Havana syndrome evidence reflects growing concerns about the phenomenon. Despite initial skepticism from government agencies, reports of AHIs have persisted, prompting calls for a comprehensive reevaluation.

 

The 2020 arrest of a Russian spy with potential ties to the attacks and the passage of the Havana Act in 2021 underscore the urgency of addressing the issue. The act authorizes government agencies to provide assistance to affected staff and their families, signaling a recognition of the severity of the situation.

 

As Congress grapples with the Havana syndrome mystery, the hearing marks a pivotal moment in unraveling Russia's covert operations and ensuring accountability for those responsible. The testimonies presented shed light on the complexities of modern espionage and the challenges of defending against emerging threats in an increasingly volatile world.

 

2024-05-10

 

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[retarius]

Hey how about some sanctions on Russia. Let's see more of the sanctions that have worked so well for the Ukraine war.

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8 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Experts at a congressional hearing, shed light on Russia's alleged covert global campaign utilizing sonic weapons to target and incapacitate US intelligence officers. The House homeland security subcommittee on counterterrorism, law enforcement, and intelligence convened to investigate the enigmatic phenomenon known as Havana syndrome, which has left many US diplomats and government employees with debilitating brain injuries and hearing loss.

 

Greg Edgreen, a retired army officer, emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting that Russia has systematically "targeted and neutralized" numerous US intelligence agents worldwide. His testimony underscored the alarming impact on mission-critical government officials, leading to their removal from vital posts and compromising national security.

 

The comprehensive investigation conducted by media outlets revealed compelling evidence implicating an elite Russian intelligence and assassination unit in the attacks, contradicting previous government assessments. Christo Grozev, chief author of the report, highlighted Russia's motive, means, and opportunity to develop and deploy non-lethal acoustic or electromagnetic wave weapons against US intelligence and law enforcement personnel.

 

Grozev pointed to the presence of Unit 29155 of the Russian GRU in locations coinciding with the incidents, presenting a plausible operational theory behind the anomalous health incidents (AHIs). His testimony raised questions about the US intelligence community's reluctance to attribute the attacks to a foreign adversary.

 

Mark Zaid, an attorney representing victims of Havana syndrome, emphasized the far-reaching effects of the attacks, extending beyond the victims to their families, including spouses, children, and pets. He lamented the lack of substantive investigations by federal agencies and called for renewed efforts to uncover the truth behind the incidents.

 

The bipartisan group of senators' letter to President Joe Biden urging a "renewed assessment" of Havana syndrome evidence reflects growing concerns about the phenomenon. Despite initial skepticism from government agencies, reports of AHIs have persisted, prompting calls for a comprehensive reevaluation.

 

The 2020 arrest of a Russian spy with potential ties to the attacks and the passage of the Havana Act in 2021 underscore the urgency of addressing the issue. The act authorizes government agencies to provide assistance to affected staff and their families, signaling a recognition of the severity of the situation.

 

As Congress grapples with the Havana syndrome mystery, the hearing marks a pivotal moment in unraveling Russia's covert operations and ensuring accountability for those responsible. The testimonies presented shed light on the complexities of modern espionage and the challenges of defending against emerging threats in an increasingly volatile world.

 

2024-05-10

 

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A very low quality article. Here's a link to a far better reported one which includes this passage:

"Edgreen’s claims contradict findings from intelligence officials who concluded last year with varying degrees of confidence that there was no evidence a foreign adversary was behind the mysterious attacks on U.S. personnel.

The National Institutes of Health also said last month there was no evidence of brain injuries or abnormalities in the brains of victims of the incidents."

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4567312-former-pentagon-investigator-says-he-believes-russia-behind-havana-syndrome-attacks/

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

The comprehensive investigation conducted by media outlets revealed compelling evidence implicating an elite Russian intelligence and assassination unit in the attacks, contradicting previous government assessments. Christo Grozev, chief author of the report, highlighted Russia's motive, means, and opportunity to develop and deploy non-lethal acoustic or electromagnetic wave weapons against US intelligence and law enforcement personnel.

Interesting, hope they get to the bottom of this.

 

"The findings directly contradict the conclusion of US officials a year ago that “anomalous health incidents” (AHIs) among embassy staff in Cuba, China and various locations in Europe were not caused by an energy weapon or foreign adversary."

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6 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

14 hours ago, Social Media said:

The comprehensive investigation conducted by media outlets...

Interesting, hope they get to the bottom of this.

 

"The findings directly contradict the conclusion of US officials a year ago that “anomalous health incidents” (AHIs) among embassy staff in Cuba, China and various locations in Europe were not caused by an energy weapon or foreign adversary."

 

Color me skeptical of media outlets whose raison d'etre is their advertisers, many of whom want the Ukraine funding to go on forever.

 

I'm not dismissing the possibility that it's the Russkies, but it's just as likely to be something our intelligence agencies are doing to themselves (or each other), maybe even unknowingly.  Lots of experimental tech in the spy business.

 

[Bkk Brian]

8 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Color me skeptical of media outlets whose raison d'etre is their advertisers, many of whom want the Ukraine funding to go on forever.

 

I'm not dismissing the possibility that it's the Russkies, but it's just as likely to be something our intelligence agencies are doing to themselves (or each other), maybe even unknowingly.  Lots of experimental tech in the spy business.

 

I know nothing about the advertisers and not really interested in a debate about them to be honest........