Yelena Troufanov
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 50
Citizenships: Russia, Israel
Occupation: Paint Factory Worker
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 29th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Yelena:
Her husband, Vitaly, was murdered on October 7th
The release of Yelena and her mother, Irena, was done so outside the framework of the Israel-Hamas deal
Was kidnapped along with her mother, Irena, her son, Sasha, and his girlfriend, Sapir
Alternate name spelling:
Elena, Trufanova, Trupanob, Trupanov
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Related Hostages: Irena Tati, mother, (Redeemed/Alive), and Sasha Troufanov, son, (Captive/Presumed Alive)
Primary Sources:
New York Times, Released hostages give Tel Aviv protesters hope for those left behind, Dec 02, 2023
Ynet, Russian-Israeli mother, grandmother freed, son still held by Hamas, Nov 29, 2023
i24 News, 'No one was left to speak up for them,' 3 generations of Trupanov family held hostage in Gaza, Nov 02, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: May 5th, 2024