In 2016, U.S. officials in Cuba began to complain of a mysterious ailment that caused them to hear a cricket-like buzz or feel pressure on their skull. For many it resulted in subsequent migraines and health consequences, prompting the removal of U.S. officials and diplomats from Cuba. It became known as the Havana Syndrome and was largely ignored in the U.S. as a one-time event. However, later in the year, top White House and C.I.A agents also began to report cases. Still, the syndrome was a mostly cold case until it was reopened in 2020 as more cases emerged.
Charles Kupperman and John Bolton were some of the few that were truly concerned. They had people they knew to be affected go to doctors, but nothing could be found that was wrong. The C.I.A and F.B.I still had no interest and took care of the cases they had internally. Finally, in 2020, the latest set of Trump Administration national security officials decided to take the mounting number of cases to the Pentagon.
Top White House officials now believe that these issues were caused by Russia. They have a track record of experimenting with pulsed microwaves, which could be used to extract data either from individuals or electronics they carry. Several cases of the Havana Syndrome were recorded with Russian G.R.U intelligence personnel nearby. This isn't enough to fully incriminate Russia, but with a new administration, many believe that the culprit will soon be caught.
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