She became known as the lady in red and was one of the most hauntingly iconic images from the October 7 massacre.
A young woman, running for her life, fear etched on her face as twisted Hamas gunmen targeted the Nova rave festival in the early hours slaughtering at least 340 and taking 40 people hostage.
The last time she was seen, she wore a red shawl over her shoulders, and was surrounded by dozens of other terrified festival goers frantically running across a desert for safety, before climbing into the back of a car.
For weeks the world has wondered if she made it, whether she was alive or dead.
Now MailOnline has found her and, for the first time, Vlada Patapov – a 25-year-old Ukrainian-born mother of one – tells her story.
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How many were killed by the idf by mistake?
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It's heartbreaking for me, on how I support equality beyond every culture, religion, gender. I felt so betrayed because I can see myself being in this festival just enjoying, without wondering be killed by these people who you prayed be treated humanly.
lol stop it. Stop with your lies 🙄
She doesn’t look old enough to have 2 children
I cannot even imagine the terror experienced by Israelis in this terror attack. I stand with Israel. ❤
Talmud Sanhedrin 72a
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You are very strong girl, you survive! The matter you are alive. Try to be happy.
Great she made it out of that hellhole Hamas created and is there to nurture her daughter , amazing ❤ to Israel
You know what happened why they attacking ur ppl. Cuz ur army kidnap many palestiniancitizen and torture them in the jail. And ur country exist in their land, they want to get their home
So heartbroken for what this woman, her family and country has endured! Jihadist Terrorists must be stopped! FREE ISRAEL FROM JIHADISTS!!
Very sad. Can’t imagine the fear these people must have felt
The Red Coat Girl in Schindler’s List and The Lady In Red from real life. Both of them carry hope.
Imagine having to have an app to warn you of impending missiles. We have bushfire and flood warnings here, but missiles?
I have been wondering why it seemed to take the Israeli army so long to arrive at the places where the attacks were being carried out. Some people have reported waiting for 10 hours for help, despite being in touch with authorities via their phones.
Такой маленький ребёнок, а мамаша шатается выглядя как шалава по дискотекам. 😮😮😮 в шоке!
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All those poor kids and their parents and friends..♥
Yeah keep playing the victim.
Even men are being raped as bombs are going off so sick n evil
And she left Ukraine to make Aliyah to be safe. Israel, do not stop looking for the rest of them Lord send your hours, foxes and lions to get each one back. When you are done, let this NEVER happen again.
"Allahuakbar"
*proceeds to kill everyone for no reason
And they are proclaiming to be the religion of peace.
Peace your 6yr old Aisha.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We pray for all of Israel 💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇳💙🇬🇧
No sympathies for the green book
❤ Lady in Red.
Had a few tears watching that, all very confronting. Put all the media hype aside for and against, this is a young person who innocently went out dancing and evil people with guns came to that party to kill as many people as possible. Shove your Free, Free Palestines where the sun doesn't shine. No doubt the Palestinian people have been victims as well. But there was never an excuse for the atrocities committed on October 7. Never.
This is why i never leave the house.
There she goes! So happy you are safe Queen! I am praying for you. We stand with Israel with all our heart!!
Que miedo como puede pasar esto.
Es una chica preciosa dios mío.