The revelation of the US operation marks a dramatic turn in a perplexing case that has divided US intelligence agencies for years, according to a new report by CBS’ 60 Minutes.
The secret operation used undercover Homeland Security agents to purchase the miniaturized microwave weapon from a Russian criminal network for about $15 million in 2024.
The weapon was described by CBS sources as a small, portable, concealable and unlike a traditional gun.
The mystery device is silent, does not generate heat like a microwave oven, can be programmed for different scenarios, operated remotely, and has a beam range of several hundred feet. It can reportedly penetrate windows and drywall.
The ‘Havana Syndrome’ phenomenon began in 2016 when American diplomats, CIA spies and military personnel reported sudden, crippling symptoms.
CBS News said it did not see the weapon itself, but sources described it as small, portable, concealable and unlike a traditional gun.
The ‘key,’ sources told the program, is not just the hardware but the software – code that shapes ‘a unique, electromagnetic wave that rises and falls abruptly and pulses rapidly.’
Symptoms of Havana Syndrome include loud noise, ear pain, intense head pressure or vibration, dizziness, visual problems, and cognitive difficulties
I do not believe for one second USA did not know about this weapon. It is interesting that it can be made so small, something I did not know but am not surprised to learn. Ofc, a weapon like this sold by a ‘Russian criminal network’ is going to be well-known and owned by many intelligence agencies, both governmental and private. Attacking opponents with this sort of weapon can disable them for years, and discredit them permanently. I am sure there are many subtle levels of damage available for hostile use. We can be sure this news is coming out now for reasons other than gee-whiz or just coming clean; but I am not sure what they are. Gentle reader, do not be so naive as to think weapons like this are not used widely to disable opponents of whichever gang owns them. Covert, internecine violence in USA and throughout the West is much, much, much higher than most realize. A great deal of covert violence is done to young people, especially boys and young men, because it is close to impossible to identify what has happened to them. If your gang wants to take over USA and rule the world, they would not stop at culling the strongest and most talented young people, who might grow up to oppose them, by using weapons like this. ABN
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