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Vitalii Kim

Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
Vitalii Oleksandrovych Kim was born on March 13, 1981 in Mykolaiv. He received his education at the Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, majoring in enterprise economics. Before starting his political career, he was an entrepreneur involved in construction and investment businesses. Since November 25, 2020, he has held the position of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, and since February 24, 2022, he was the head of the Regional Military Administration. He became known for his optimistic video addresses during the full-scale invasion. In July 2026, he was appointed to the position of Minister of Veterans Affairs in the government of Serhii Koretskyi.
2003
Graduated from the Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding
2003
Worked at various enterprises related to the agricultural sector
2005
Headed the analytical department at the enterprise Ukrprombudbank
2008
Founded his own asset valuation company
2010
Engaged in investment activities
2015
Became a deputy of the Mykolaiv City Council
2019
Was an advisor to the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine
2020
Appointed head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration
2022
Organized the defense of Mykolaiv during the full-scale invasion
2026
Appointed Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
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Zelenskyy dismissed Kim from the post of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration

President Zelenskyy dismissed Vitaliy Kim from the post of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. He appointed Heorhiy Reshetilov as acting head.

Politics • July 16, 08:59 PM • 44712 views
Parliament appointed a new government headed by Koretskyi

The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.

Politics • July 16, 01:06 PM • 48158 views
Koretsky submitted to the Rada a proposal for the appointment of a new government composition - who is on the list

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky proposed appointing new ministers, including Shmyhal as first vice prime minister. The Rada will consider the proposal in the near future.

Politics • July 16, 11:10 AM • 49088 views
Without Fedorov, but with Chentsov, Kim and Maslov - in "Servant of the People" they told who is applying for positions in the new government

At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.

Politics • July 15, 06:14 PM • 46398 views
Fedorov loses the post of Minister of Defense, Zelenskyy will propose Klymenko to replace him - MP

MP Zheleznyak reported that President Zelenskyy will propose Ihor Klymenko, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for the post of Minister of Defense. Fedorov will not retain his post due to the failure of the TCC reform.

Politics • July 15, 05:20 PM • 8643 views
Russians attacked Ochakiv with MLRS, eight wounded

In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops shelled the city of Ochakiv with MLRS, wounding eight people. A medical facility, an apartment building, and 20 private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 11:22 AM • 2903 views
Nighttime Shahed attack on Mykolaiv leads to hospitalizations and destruction

In Mykolaiv, two adults were hospitalized and a child received medical assistance following a drone attack. Enemy shelling damaged a private residence in the city.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 11:17 PM • 5712 views
Four wounded and destruction following Russian attacks in MykolaivPhotoVideo

In Mykolaiv and the region, five people were injured due to shelling, including an entire family. Transport infrastructure and private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 05:44 AM • 4708 views
The number of casualties from the ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv has risen to five

Five people have been hospitalized following the ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv. Vitaliy Kim reported damage to private residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:17 AM • 6590 views
Enemy attacked Mykolaiv with ballistics, two people injured

As a result of a ballistic strike on Mykolaiv, two people were injured. Damage to windows and roofs in the residential sector has been recorded in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:15 AM • 5021 views
Russia attacked Mykolaiv and Dnipro; there is destruction and a person wounded

A man was wounded in Dnipro due to the attack, and the number of casualties in the district has risen to 15 people. In Mykolaiv, drones damaged houses; there are no fatalities.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 10:54 AM • 3094 views
The Russian Federation attacked an energy facility in the Mykolaiv region; some consumers are without power

The Russian army struck an energy facility in the Mykolaiv region with a "Shahed" drone; some consumers were left without electricity. There are no casualties, and restoration work is underway.

Society • April 29, 01:48 PM • 3537 views
In Mykolaiv, a young man jumped from the roof of the destroyed regional council building; police are identifying the deceased

In Mykolaiv, a young man jumped from the roof of the destroyed regional council building and died on the spot. Police are establishing the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 12:59 PM • 3828 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv - apartment buildings, private houses, cars, power lines, and tram tracks were damaged

In Mykolaiv, an apartment building, private houses, and tram tracks were damaged due to a drone attack. Vitaliy Kim reported no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:41 PM • 12985 views
In Mykolaiv, power partially disappeared due to a drone attack, and houses were damaged

In Mykolaiv, four private houses were damaged and two districts were de-energized due to a Shahed drone attack. Power engineers have already restored electricity to most consumers.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:21 AM • 4676 views
Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv region - 13-year-old girl dies in hospital

Ten people were injured in the Voskresenska community due to falling drone debris. One child died in the hospital, and two more injured are in serious condition.

Society • March 29, 10:20 AM • 5308 views
Russia attacked Mykolaiv region with Shaheds, seven out of eight wounded are children – OMA

Eight people, including seven children, were injured in the Voskresenska community due to drone attacks. All injured were hospitalized for assistance.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:47 PM • 4039 views
The party of Hetmantsev, Kim, Terekhov, and Vilkul surpassed "Servant of the People" according to the SOCIS poll

The SOCIS poll showed support for the new party at 9. 4%, while the presidential force has 7.9%. Ihor Terekhov entered the ranks of public trust leaders.

Politics • March 26, 02:03 PM • 4637 views
Explosions heard in Mykolaiv, enemy attacking with drones

Mykolaiv was attacked by Russian drones, explosions were heard in the city. Head of the Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim reported that there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:25 AM • 4571 views
Strong managers, not professional politicians: expert on the good prospects of the Terekhov-Kim party

Strong managers, not professional politicians - expert on the good prospects of the Terekhov-Kim party.

Politics • March 11, 12:07 PM • 4727 views
Mykolaiv attacked for the second time this morning by Russian "Shaheds" - what is known

Mykolaiv was attacked by drones for the second time, causing a fire in the insulation of a residential building. There were no casualties, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the OVA.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:36 AM • 4886 views
Mykolaiv attacked by Russian 'Shaheds', transport infrastructure damaged and one person injured

As a result of the Shahed attack in Mykolaiv, a transport infrastructure facility was damaged, and a fire broke out. A man sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 07:27 AM • 4340 views
Kim for GB News: we aim to rebuild Ukraine and invest in our people

Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration Head Vitaliy Kim stated the need to deepen cooperation with Western countries, especially in the Mil-Tech sector. This will ensure Ukraine's recovery and further peaceful prosperity, as well as allow for the creation of a high-tech country.

Economy • February 20, 02:26 PM • 3495 views
Kim: military innovations will drive Ukraine's economic growth and prosperity

The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, stated that the military-technical sphere will be the driver of Ukraine's economic growth. He noted that a unique ecosystem of military technologies has emerged in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.

Politics • February 6, 04:09 PM • 3789 views
Vitaliy Kim emphasizes the need to update approaches to supporting IDPs

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, proposed strengthening state support for IDPs, considering them as strategic human capital. He focused on the problems of housing, employment, and psychological support, offering comprehensive solutions.

Society • January 15, 05:41 PM • 5569 views
Electricity supply restored in parts of Mykolaiv Oblast: 6,000 subscribers still without power

Electricity supply has been restored in Mykolaiv Oblast, but over 6,000 subscribers in Mykolaiv district remain without power after the night shelling. Energy workers continue to work on eliminating the consequences of enemy shelling that led to temporary outages.

Society • January 3, 03:58 PM • 8660 views
In Mykolaiv Oblast, electricity will be temporarily cut off due to restoration work after enemy shelling

On January 3, electricity supply will be temporarily suspended in parts of settlements in Mykolaiv and Voznesensk districts. This is due to the elimination of the consequences of enemy shelling, Vitaliy Kim reported.

Society • January 3, 01:39 PM • 3673 views
Southern Ukraine prepares for snowfalls, while some regions have already seen snowPhotoVideo

Southern regions of Ukraine are preparing for worsening weather conditions with snowfalls, and in some areas, particularly Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, snowfalls and ice are already being recorded. In Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, snow is also observed, roads are being treated with anti-icing agents, and traffic on state-level roads is ensured.

Society • December 26, 01:11 PM • 4715 views
Russian drones attacked Odesa and Mykolaiv: what is known

Russia attacked Odesa and Mykolaiv with drones on the night of December 26. An infrastructure facility was hit in Odesa, and a power outage occurred in the Mykolaiv district.

War in Ukraine • December 26, 06:40 AM • 4275 views
Kim emphasized the need to create conditions for investments in Ukraine's economy for its recovery

The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitalii Kim, emphasized the need to create conditions for investments in Ukraine's economy for its recovery.

Politics • December 19, 01:48 PM • 2971 views