The US Department of Homeland Security has purchased a unique device that may be connected to the so-called "Havana Syndrome" - a phenomenon causing serious concern among American diplomats and military personnel.
Details of the Mysterious Purchase
According to CNN, the device was purchased in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration for an "eight-figure sum" in dollars. The pulse radio wave generator is so compact that it can fit into an ordinary backpack.
Device Features
- Contains components of Russian origin
- Size allows transportation in a backpack
- Capable of generating pulse radio waves
US officials are currently skeptical about the device's capabilities and continue to study it. As of 2023, US intelligence has not found direct evidence of foreign states' involvement in incidents related to the "Havana Syndrome".
History of the Phenomenon
The "Havana Syndrome" was first recorded in 2016 among employees of the American embassy in Cuba. Since then, similar symptoms have been observed in over 200 cases in various countries worldwide, including Moscow, Tbilisi, Poland, and other states.
In October 2021, President Biden signed a special Havana Act bill providing compensation for those affected by this phenomenon.
