The Kremlin dismissed a joint media investigation on Monday (March 1) that provided evidence indicating a Russian military intelligence unit could be behind the mysterious health condition known as ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected US diplomats and spies worldwide.
The investigation into Havana syndrome is ongoing, encompassing a series of health issues that trace back to 2016. During this time, individuals stationed at the US Embassy in Havana began experiencing abrupt and unexplained symptoms such as head pressure, headaches, ear pain, and dizziness.
During the year 2021, an FBI official known as Carrie experienced symptoms related to the Havana Syndrome while investigating on a suspected Russian spy within the United States. According to a collaborative investigation by CBS News, Der Spiegel, and The Insider, Carrie was affected by an incapacitating sensation while carrying out household chores in her residence in Florida.
The recent disclosures emerge shortly after certain studies conducted by the National Institute of Health indicated that despite several instances of these symptoms among US government personnel, there was no uniform substantiation of cerebral harm. The study further suggested that these symptoms could potentially be attributed to “pre-existing conditions, common ailments, and environmental elements,” along with other contributing factors.
The National Institutes of Health reported that despite utilizing sophisticated imaging methods and thorough clinical evaluations, there was no substantial proof of brain injury detectable by MRI, nor were there notable distinctions in various clinical parameters when compared to a control group, within a cohort of federal workers exposed to unusual health events.
