A 10-year-old girl, Matilda Poltavchenko has been identified as another victim of the terror attack that took place during a Hanukkah event at a beach in Australia.
Matilda was among the sixteen people who d!ed in the tragedy on Sunday, December 14, 2025 when two gunmen, who police said were father and son, opened fire on the crowd in Archer Park at Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.
The victims range in age from 10 to 87 years old. At least 40 people were also injured, New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park told Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Her aunt, Lina, announced the devastating news on social media, expressing profound grief over the loss.
“Yesterday my beloved niece Matilda was killed during a terrorist attack in Bondi Beach,” Lina wrote.
“I don’t know how we survive such grief.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Matilda’s mother, Valentina Poltavchenko. As of Monday morning, more than $21,000 (£15,716) has been raised.
The page was created by the 10-year-old’s former language teacher, Irina Goodhew.
“I knew her as a bright, joyful, and spirited child who brought light to everyone around her. Yesterday, while celebrating Hanukkah, her young life was tragically taken. Her memory will live on in our hearts. Matilda’s mother, Valentina Poltavchenko, is the beneficiary of this fundraiser,” she wrote.
“All donations will be transferred directly to her to support the family during this incredibly difficult time. Donations are made in loving memory of Matilda.”
Vigils were held in major cities across Europe in the aftermath of the attack, which left 16 d3ad Crowds gathered in London, Paris and Berlin to honour the victims on the first night of Hanukkah.
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