1st Class Aliona Ostapenko
25 years old
Netivot
Alona Astapenko, 25, of Netivot, was a police officer serving with the Ofakim station. She was working security at the Supernova music festival when the October 7 attack began. As rockets fell and Hamas terrorists stormed the area, Alona and fellow officers rushed to evacuate partygoers. She was shot and killed when a terrorist squad opened fire while police were giving first aid to a wounded festival attendee.
Sgt. 1st Class Aliona Ostapenko, 25, of Netivot – Patrol Officer, Ofakim Station, Southern District. Fell in battle with Hamas terrorists during the attack on the south of Israel.