Senate Intel Leaders: Mystery ‘Havana Syndrome’ Attacks on US Officials Increasing

The U.S. Embassy, shortly after half its personnel suffered an alleged sonic weapon attack, in Havana, Cuba, on Sept. 29, 2017.. Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images

Republican and Democratic Senate leaders said that incidents similar to the suspected “directed” radio frequency attacks on U.S. diplomats in recent years appear to be increasing.

Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said they’ve been aware for nearly five years about mysterious attacks targeting U.S. government officials in Havana, Cuba, and elsewhere. Some have speculated that it may be a type of “sonic weapon,” and victims are said to develop illnesses known as “Havana syndrome.”