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Russian Intelligence Unit Suspected In Mysterious Illness Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech near the headquarters of Russian Foreign Intelligence Service in Moscow

A recent report from CBS' '60 Minutes' suggests that a secretive Russian military unit, known as 29155 and under the direct control of Russian President Vladimir Putin, may be behind a series of attacks resulting in mysterious illnesses among dozens of U.S. officials serving overseas. These incidents, commonly referred to as 'Havana Syndrome,' have affected over 100 Americans since 2016.

While a 2023 government report deemed it 'very unlikely' that a foreign adversary was responsible for the illnesses, many victims and experts remain skeptical. Greg Edgreen, a former Army lieutenant colonel and lead Pentagon investigator, has pointed to evidence implicating Russian involvement, with a focus on Moscow.

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