[Dismas]

There's been some strange health incidents, specifically targeting U.S. officials. Some experts have theorized covert microwave weapons may be to blame.

Reports of mysterious health incidents that have led to brain injuries and caused a range of symptoms among government personnel continue to stream in. One of the latest cases occurred just within the last few weeks, and the total number of US personnel affected is now over 130, according to reports.

The New York Times reported earlier this week that at least three CIA officers have suffered serious health effects from enigmatic episodes that occurred overseas since last December, one of them within the last few weeks. All three of the CIA officers required outpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center or other medical facilities, the Times noted.

Officials told the Times that the number of cases is now topping 130, up from the previously reported 60 cases, which were mainly among diplomats and their families stationed in Cuba and Guangzhou, China.
Beginning in 2016, diplomats in Havana began experiencing unexplained sounds and sensations that sometimes seemed directional in nature and were accompanied by an abrupt onset of varied symptoms, including dizziness, nausea, headaches, balance problems, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), nosebleeds, difficulty concentrating and recalling words, permanent hearing loss, and speech problems. Doctors who examined some of the diplomats reported troubling data suggesting “injury to widespread brain networks without an associated history of head trauma.” While some of those afflicted have recovered, others have been left with long-term debilitating effects.

The condition has been informally dubbed “Havana syndrome,” but it appears it may now be widespread among US personnel.

Read More: https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/05/...s-confirm/

[andrew_abrah]

Shocking news, I'm scared.

[zorrophreak]

I seem to recall something of this nature happening about a decade ago but I never looked too deep into it. Should be interesting news should more details come to light

[mothered]

I seem to recall something of this nature happening about a decade ago

Same here, namely due to Its title of "Havana" (triggering my memory)- which has a meaning In my native language.

Though, I don't remember where I came across the syndrome Itself.

[Dismas]

Cases of this have been increasing:
https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/...ases-rise/

It sounds like we're entering an era of energy/biological weapons.

[Alex1759]

Is it actually physically possible for sound to cause these symptoms?

[Accident Man]

Sounds like some Cold War-era bullshiz.

[d4ggm4sk]

sounds kinda creepy tbh weapons that cant be detected that just melt peoples brains.
i wonder if theyre ever gonna make ultra-sonic sounds wave weapons that kill lots of people. maybe even mass destruction who knows.

[Dismas]

The US VP won't be travelling to Vietnam, over concerns of Havana syndrome:
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/24/103066391...ay-embassy

[Drako]

I hate to be that guy, but I'm almost 100% certain that this is Chinese technology at play. Nearly all cases reported have originated from Cuba. Cuba is also a communist country with good relations with China. And I can guarantee you that Cuba does not have the capabilities to develop anything that sophisticated.

Nonetheless, this is definitely scary technology. Hopefully the U.S. government can get to the bottom of this sooner rather than later, before this technology is used in a wide-spread scale.