Top Intel Republicans vow to continue investigation into Havana syndrome origins until they're 'satisfied' with Intelligence Committee's response following bombshell report that Russia is behind mysterious psychological attacks on U.S. troops

Top Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee will press on with their probe into Havana syndrome until they're 'satisfied' following a report that Russia is behind the mysterious psychological attacks on U.S. troops. 

A '60 Minutes' segment on CBS that aired Sunday compiled evidence over five years by The Insider and Der Spiegel revealing that a Russian intelligence unit may be behind Havana syndrome's puzzling neurological symptoms.

Several U.S. defense officials and members of the U.S. military detailed the immense pain and disorientation they suffered after being targeted by the 'energy weapon.'

'It felt like I was stuck in this state of disorientation, not able to function,' FBI agent 'Carrie' said about her Havana syndrome symptoms. 

Their shocking claims come one year after five government intelligence agencies found it is 'very unlikely' that a foreign adversary of the U.S. is behind the neurological attacks. 

Now, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner of Dayton, Ohio, exclusively told DailyMail.com that his committee's investigation into Havana syndrome and other Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) is 'ongoing' in light of the 60 Minutes report.

The State Department described what it saw as 'medically confirmed symptoms' including headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, confusion and disorientation 

'It felt like I was stuck in this state of disorientation, not able to function,' FBI agent 'Carrie' said about her Havana syndrome symptoms

'Congressman Rick Crawford is leading the investigation into the targeting of men and women serving our nation and the health care they receive if they are harmed,' said Turner.

Crawford, R-Ark., chairman of the Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee, told DailyMail.com that the 'care and protection' of U.S. diplomats and troops is of the 'utmost importance.'

'The House Intelligence Committee's investigative efforts on this continue and will continue until we are satisfied with the Intelligence Community's response to this challenge,' he added.

Retired Army lieutenant colonel Greg Edgreen, who led the Pentagon investigation into the Havana syndrome incidents, told 60 Minutes that he is 'confident' that Russia is behind the attacks.

He also alleged that the attacks are part of a worldwide mission by Russia targeting U.S. officials to 'neutralize' them. 

He also said that that acknowledging the potential use of sonic weapons would bring up security questions that the Biden administration doesn't want to grapple with.

And attorney Mark Zaid, who represents over 24 clients who suffered from Havana Syndrome, said there is 'evidence of a cover-up' by the U.S. government.

Another government employee who was affected was Marc Polymeropoulos. He was appointed as the CIA's deputy chief of operations in Europe and Eurasia with focus on Russia in 2017. 

He was in Moscow when he suddenly experienced a throbbing pain in his head, which he put down to food poisoning at first. But when the next painful 'attack' came a few days later, he realized it had to be something else, Der Spiegel reports.

The pain still hasn't subsided six years later. Polymeropoulos said it is 'like a vice on my skull' and his vision was so bad at times that he couldn't even drive a car anymore. He had to end his CIA career in 2019, but not before he was treated like an outcast within the agency.

The year-long collaboration also reported that senior members of Russian intelligence Unit 29155 received awards and promotions for work related to the development of 'non-lethal acoustic weapons'.

Russia has previously denied any involvement and dismissed the allegations as 'groundless' today.

The shocking claims come one year after five government intelligence agencies found it is 'very unlikely' that a foreign adversary of the U.S. is behind the neurological attacks.

The White House is batting down the discrepancies between the CBS investigation findings and the intelligence community's March 2023 report.

'That particular piece about Russia - I know that they had not concluded that,' White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during the press briefing Monday.

She went on to say the administration is taking attacks on U.S. troops and officials  'very seriously.'

'The President takes U.S. personnel - making sure that they are protected is the most important,' she added.

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Monday that the March 2023 Intelligence Community report is still reliable. 

'It has been the broad conclusion of the intelligence community since March 2023 that is unlikely a foreign adversary is responsible for these anomalous health incidents,' he told reporters. 

Rep. Brad Wenstrup, who also sits on the House Intel Committee, told DailyMail.com that he's 'long been concerned about the potential for foreign adversaries to deploy advanced technological capabilities against U.S. personnel, and the effects these could have on their health,' even before the CBS '60 Minutes' report.

'As a result, I introduced the bipartisan legislation (the IIR on AHI Act, H.R. 7305) to require the DOD to report all data on the investigation into the source of these attacks, and the treatment of this illness, to our appropriate Committees in Congress.' 

In December, Congress passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included funding for the intelligence community.

According to a release put out by Turner and HPSCI Ranking Member Jim Himes, D-Conn., at the time, the bill ensures that impacted U.S. personnel are cared for and supported. 

In addition, it provides investments in 'necessary research' and continues the administration's investigation into Havana syndrome.

In 2021, Congress passed the Havana Act authorizing the State Department, CIA and other government agencies to provide payments to staff and their families who have been affected by the ailment during assignment.

In June 2023, the State Department authorized six-figure payments to victims, roughly between $100,000 and $200,000.

The mysterious ailment has its roots in the original cases beginning in November 2016 through June 2018 among 25 U.S. diplomats stationed in Havana, Cuba. 

The State Department described what it saw as 'medically confirmed symptoms' including headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, confusion and disorientation. 

Chairman Mike Turner of Dayton, Ohio , exclusively told DailyMail.com that his committee's investigation into Havana syndrome and other Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) is 'ongoing' in light of the 60 Minute report

Russia has previously denied any involvement and dismissed the allegations as 'groundless' today

After US officials and embassy staff reported hundreds of cases in nearly 70 countries, new reports of Havana syndrome declined sharply starting in early 2022. But the mystery of what caused the ailments and the alarm remains. (Above a timeline map of key incidents)

Retired Army lieutenant colonel Greg Edgreen (pictured), who led the Pentagon investigation into the Havana syndrome incidents, told 60 Minutes that he is 'confident' that Russia is behind the attacks

In some cases, they also include trouble walking, insomnia, sensitivity to sound, ear pain and pressure, tinnitus and brain abnormalities similar to concussion-like symptoms.

After the first cases appeared in Cuba and were made public knowledge, diplomats abroad in countries such as Uzbekistan, China, Germany, Vietnam and Colombia.