A senior defense department official who attended last year’s NATO summit at Vilnius, Lithuania, had symptoms similar to those reported by U.S. officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome,” the Pentagon confirmed Monday.

Havana syndrome is still under investigation but includes a string of health problems dating back to 2016, when officials working at the U.S. Embassy in Havana reported sudden unexplained head pressure, head or ear pain, or dizziness.

Injuries to key U.S. government personnel or their families were part of a "60 Minutes" report that suggested Russia is behind the incidents{ai:summary}<p>High-ranking official falls ill at NATO summit, resembling Havana syndrome symptoms. Pentagon confirms ongoing investigation into mysterious health issues. #foreignaffairs</p>

'Havana syndrome': Media report links mystery illness to Russia as Pentagon confirms U.S. official had symptoms during NATO summit

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