A RUSSIAN interpreter's incredible mission to keep Hitler's teeth safely in a box in the days after his death has been told in English for the first time. Yelena Rzhevskaya was 25-years-old when her Soviet unit commander Colonel Gorbushin handed her a burgundy box and told her 'these are Hitler's teeth, if you lose them you are answerable with your head'. German radio had announced Hitler killed himself on April 30, 1945, eight days later officials were still trying to get confirmation. Theories were circulating that the Fuhrer could have escaped from Berlin and was either hiding in the Alps or en route to South America. Yelena's unit was tasked with finding out if the charred teeth discovered in the grounds of the Reich Chancellery were in fact Hitler's. Her memoirs have now been published in English for the first time and tell the true story of how the Nazi dictator's death was confirmed. Colonlel Gorbushin is said to have told Yelena she was entrusted with the mission because 'we … [Read more...] about How Adolf Hitler’s teeth provided grisly proof that the Nazi leader had died for a young Russian woman tasked with IDing his remains
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Russian hackers CAN breach British security systems GCHQ warns as it says ‘absolute protection is not possible’
BRITAIN'S security services cannot offer "absolute protection" against Russian hackers, a top spy has warned. GCHQ cyber defence chief Ciaran Martin warned that it is a matter of "when not if" the UK suffers a "serious cyber attack". He claimed spooks are now battling to stop attacks that "most impact on our way of life" instead of trying to prevent every breach. Mr Martin - who heads the National Cyber Security Centre - told the Daily Telegraph that "services can be disrupted" by Putin's crack hacking squads. He wrote: “Turning off the lights and the power supply by cyber attack is harder than Hollywood films sometimes make out,” he writes. “But we’ve seen enough malicious cyber attacks across the world, including against UK health services by a North Korean group last year, to know how services can be disrupted." Speaking after briefing utility, transport, and internet firms on potential risks to Britain's national infrastructure, he warned that GCHQ was on … [Read more...] about Russian hackers CAN breach British security systems GCHQ warns as it says ‘absolute protection is not possible’
Russian ship escorted by Portsmouth frigate
0 Have your say A PORTSMOUTH Royal Navy frigate from Portsmouth was tasked with escorting a Russian warship through the English Channel and Dover Strait. The Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans escorted the Yaroslav Mudry (named after Yaroslav the Wise, from Ukraine) round the UK coastline.HMS St Albans is the current Fleet Ready Escort – and is therefore charged with protecting UK waters.The navy was reacting to the Russian warship sailing close to the UK coastline, keeping a close eye on the Neustrashimyy-class battleship as she sailed passed.The Yaroslav Mudry battleship specialises in anti-submarine warfare.HMS St Albans is equipped with a Merlin helicopter from 829 Naval Air Squadron, as well as state-of-the-art radar.The Fleet Ready Escort is at short notice to react to any maritime threat to the United Kingdom.Commander John Cromie, Commanding Officer of HMS St Albans, said: ‘As the Royal Navy’s high readiness unit in UK waters, we are the first responders … [Read more...] about Russian ship escorted by Portsmouth frigate
Russian spy poisoning – cops ‘identify key suspects believed to be responsible for Skripal poisonings’ using CCTV and flight manifests
INTELLIGENCE experts are said to have pinpointed the key suspects in the attempted assassination of former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Those probing the high-profile poison attack are now reportedly building a case against a hit squad believed to have fled back to Russia. The Telegraph reports tonight it has been told there has been a major breakthrough in identifying the key people wanted in connection with the nerve agent attack. The paper reports a trawl of passenger lists from flights in and out of the UK has highlighted "specific names" believed connected to the botched hit. CCTV footage in Salisbury is also said to have aided the new breakthrough which comes as tensions between the UK and Russia reach a new low. The authorities now believe retired colonel Skripal and Yulia were targeted at his home by a Kremlin-backed hit squad. The news comes after it was claimed the nerve agent used on the Skripals may still be present in toxic levels … [Read more...] about Russian spy poisoning – cops ‘identify key suspects believed to be responsible for Skripal poisonings’ using CCTV and flight manifests
Dramatic footage shows Russian cops arrest ‘terrorists planning attacks at World Cup 2018’
SUSPECTED terrorists have been detained by Russian secret services in two cities hosting the World Cup. In St Petersburg, close to where the England team will be based for the contest, a law enforcement video shows a dramatic raid on seven suspects accused of being in touch with a terrorist recruiter. Several were wearing just underwear when they were held by a team including a rapid reaction Interior Ministry force and FSB security service agents. Two 21 year old men from central Asia were charged with preparations for participation in a terrorist organisation’s activity in St Petersburg, said law enforcement sources. Investigators will apply for the others to be held pending a probe. None of the detained were named. The group is accused of communicating with a terrorist recruiter using the Telegram messenger app which Russia is in the process of blocking. They were expected to be sent for training for terrorist attacks, said officials. Earlier in Rostov-on-Don region - … [Read more...] about Dramatic footage shows Russian cops arrest ‘terrorists planning attacks at World Cup 2018’