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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Russian Military Intelligence Implicated in 'Havana Syndrome' Attacks on U.S. Officials"

A joint investigation by The Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel suggests that a Russian GRU military intelligence unit, known as Unit 29155, may have used acoustic weapons to target U.S. diplomats and spies worldwide, leading to unexplained health incidents known as "Havana Syndrome." The investigation cites intercepted Russian intelligence documents and other evidence linking the unit to the attacks. Moscow has denied responsibility, with the Kremlin calling the claims "baseless" and "unfounded."

via The Moscow Times|

#acoustic-weapons #gru #havana-syndrome

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Russian Military Intelligence Implicated in 'Havana Syndrome' Attacks on U.S. Officials"

The "Havana syndrome" ailment affecting US diplomats and spies worldwide may be linked to energy weapons used by a Russian military intelligence unit, according to an investigation by Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel. The unit, known as 29155, was reportedly present at locations where US personnel experienced health incidents, and senior members received recognition for work on "non-lethal acoustic weapons". The symptoms of the ailment include migraines, nausea, memory lapses, and dizziness, with the first incident possibly occurring in Frankfurt, Germany, prior to 2016. Russia has denied involvement, and the US Congress passed the Havana Act in 2021 to provide support for affected staff and their families.

via Reuters|

#energy-weapons #gru-unit-29155 #havana-syndrome

militaryinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Mercenary Group's Recruitment Tactics Raise Concerns for National Security"

Russian private military company Redut, believed to be financed and supervised by Russia's military intelligence (GRU), is recruiting mercenaries, including former fighters from the Wagner Group, under the guise of "volunteers." Redut has been involved in combat in various regions of Ukraine since February 2022. The practice of recruiting through "volunteer" units has allowed Russia to avoid unpopular mobilization. Redut, established by Putin-linked oligarch Gennady Timchenko, is reported to have over 7,000 personnel. Wagner, previously active in Ukraine and Syria, was financed by the Kremlin with $1 billion in the past year alone.

via POLITICO Europe|

#militaryinternational-relations #redut #russian-mercenaries

world-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

The Mysterious Death of Wagner Mercenary Dmitry Utkin and Prigozhin: Unraveling the Russian-Ukraine War Connection

Dmitry Utkin, also known as "Wagner," was a former Russian military intelligence officer and a key figure in the Wagner Group, a Russian private mercenary group. Utkin played a significant role in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Africa, and was involved in the group's activities until his death in a plane crash alongside Yevgeny Prigozhin. Utkin's involvement in the group's formation remains unclear, but he was known for his Nazi sympathies and had tattoos of Nazi symbols.

via Al Jazeera English|

#dmitry-utkin #mercenary #russian-military-intelligence