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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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Russians attacked an infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv - RMA

On the evening of October 4, the Russian army attacked an infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv, allegedly with X-59/X-69 cruise missiles. There were no casualties. In the afternoon, there was an artillery attack on the Halytsynivka community.

Society • October 5, 05:09 AM • 32182 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv region: attacks on Kutsurubska community and Ochakiv

Enemy troops attacked Mykolaiv region. An FPV drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, and Ochakiv came under artillery fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Society • October 4, 04:38 AM • 42389 views
Mykolaiv region suffers artillery and drone attacks by occupants: no casualties

The occupation forces carried out several artillery shelling and drone attacks on the Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities of Mykolaiv region. The attacks did not result in any casualties, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA.

Society • October 3, 04:42 AM • 24898 views
Drones attacked Mykolaiv region: no casualties reported

Enemy drones attacked the Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv district. According to the head of the RMA, Vitaliy Kim, the attacks took place on October 1 at 14:17 and 03:36, with no casualties.

Society • October 2, 04:35 AM • 44352 views
Mykolaiv region suffers enemy drone attacks: truck damaged

Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv region was attacked by FPV drones, damaging a truck. At night, air defense forces destroyed four Shahed drones.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 04:46 AM • 29816 views
In Mykolaiv region, 4 “Shaheeds” were shot down at night, an educational institution was damaged due to the Russian attack

At night in Mykolaiv region, air defense systems shot down 4 Shahed 131/136 drones. The attack damaged an educational institution in the Shevchenkivska community. Two civilians were injured in the last day due to Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 08:00 AM • 17985 views
The enemy fired on Mykolaiv region: Air defense shoots down three Shahed drones

Enemy shelling was recorded in Mykolaiv region. During the night, air defense forces destroyed three Shahed drones, and attacks took place in Bashtanka and Mykolaiv districts, but without civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:27 AM • 18516 views
Mykolaiv plans to resume drinking water supply by next summer - RMA

Vitaliy Kim, Head of Mykolaiv RMA, announced plans to restore water supply in Mykolaiv by summer 2025. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed to provide funding and start work on restoring the water supply system.

Society • September 27, 01:21 PM • 14093 views
A “Shahed” was shot down in Mykolaiv region at night, and in the morning Russia attacked one of the districts with KABs

At night, one Shahed UAV was shot down in Mykolaiv region. In the morning, Russian troops attacked Bashtanka district, allegedly with guided aerial bombs. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 06:01 AM • 15824 views
A series of drone attacks in Mykolaiv region: no casualties

In Mykolaiv region, the aggressor carried out a series of drone attacks. Nine attacks were recorded in the Kutsurubska community, and one of them caused a car to catch fire. Fortunately, there were no civilian casualties.

Society • September 27, 04:33 AM • 19166 views
The enemy is attacking: missile alert announced in Mykolaiv region

A missile alert has been declared in Mykolaiv region. The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the head of the Mykolaiv RMA, Vitaliy Kim, announce an air alert in the region.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 02:56 AM • 79562 views
Air defense repels attacks on energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv region

In Mykolaiv region, air defense forces repelled attacks on energy infrastructure. Power engineers are restoring electricity supply, and cars were damaged during the aggression, but there were no casualties.

Society • September 26, 04:28 AM • 20222 views
Mykolaiv region under fire: 4 UAVs destroyed, buildings damaged

Terrorists continue to attack Mykolaiv region. During the day, 4 Shahed UAVs were destroyed, a private house and a cultural center were damaged. There were no casualties, but the Kutsurubska community was subjected to massive attacks by FPV drones.

Society • September 22, 04:48 AM • 40398 views
Warehouse of agricultural enterprise destroyed in Mykolaiv region, 3 drones shot down

An attack on Bashtanka district destroyed a warehouse, but there were no casualties. During the night, air defense forces destroyed three Shahed 131/136 drones over Mykolaiv region.

Society • September 21, 05:08 AM • 37194 views
No casualties or injuries in Mykolaiv region after enemy attacks

The head of Mykolaiv RMA reported several hostile attacks in the region, including drone strikes. The air defense forces actively responded to the threats, and there were no casualties as a result of the attacks.

Society • September 20, 04:38 AM • 20657 views
Most of the work on preparing for the heating season in Mykolaiv region has been completed - Kim

Most of the preparations for the heating season in Mykolaiv region have been completed. The region is installing solar panels to ensure the energy independence of critical infrastructure, spending about EUR 4 million.

Economy • August 19, 08:30 AM • 26377 views
Enemy attacks Mykolaiv region with FPV drones: three policemen injured

Russian troops attacked the Kutsurub community with FPV drones, injuring three police officers. The waters of the Ochakivska community were also shelled and one Shahed UAV was destroyed.

Society • August 17, 05:07 AM • 32931 views
In the south 2 "Shaheds" were shot down at night, air defense activities were conducted in Mykolaiv region

On the night of August 16, air defense systems shot down 2 Shakhtys in southern Ukraine. On August 15, 2 reconnaissance and 4 attack UAVs were destroyed. In Mykolaiv region, the enemy attacked a community with two FPV drones, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 06:54 AM • 24886 views
The enemy shelled Mykolaiv region with artillery yesterday: 6 people injured

As a result of Russian attacks on Ochakiv and Dniprovske village, 6 people were injured. Private houses, a car and agricultural machinery were damaged, and fires broke out. One woman is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 08:34 AM • 38045 views
In Mykolaiv region, 7 "shaheds" are killed, the enemy fired on two communities

Air defense forces in Mykolaiv region shot down 7 Shahed 131/136 UAVs on the night of August 8. Russian troops shelled Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities with artillery, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:49 AM • 35923 views
At night in Mykolaiv region, 14 "Shaheds" were shot down, fires started due to the wreckage - RMA

At night in Mykolaiv region, air defense forces destroyed 14 enemy 'Shahed' drones. The falling debris caused two dry grass fires, which were promptly extinguished. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 05:46 AM • 23220 views
Occupants shelled Mykolaiv region: no casualties

Terrorists launched a mortar attack on the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region. According to the head of the RMA, Vitaliy Kim, there were no casualties as a result of the shelling on August 4.

Society • August 5, 04:25 AM • 35616 views
Shelling in Mykolaiv region: enemy forces wound a woman and damage 4 houses

Occupants shelled Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region. The attack wounded a 61-year-old woman and damaged 4 private houses. The shelling took place on August 4 at 05:12.

Society • August 4, 04:31 AM • 33213 views
Hostile attacks in Mykolaiv region: two outbuildings and dry grass caught fire

The occupants attacked the Kutsurub community with FPV drones. In the Bereznehuvata community, the downing of a Shahed UAV caused a fire in outbuildings. There were no casualties.

Society • August 3, 04:20 AM • 29387 views
Mykolaiv region under fire: attacks with drones and missiles

Mykolaiv region experienced a series of hostile attacks on August 1. The attacks included mortar strikes, drone attacks, and a rocket attack, damaging infrastructure but causing no casualties.

Society • August 2, 04:32 AM • 37949 views
The enemy launched a missile attack in Mykolaiv region at night: no casualties

Russian troops launched rocket attacks on the Bashtanka district of Mykolaiv region, causing grass fires. They also shelled Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 06:22 AM • 52572 views
An enemy missile and four Shaheeds are shot down in Mykolaiv region at night

On the night of July 31, the air defense forces of Mykolaiv region destroyed one guided missile and four Shahed UAVs. This was reported by the head of the RMA Vitaliy Kim.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 06:31 AM • 25630 views
Mykolaiv region under fire: FPV drones and mortars attack communities

The enemy shelled Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities in Mykolaiv region. FPV drones and mortars were used in the attacks, but there were no civilian casualties.

Society • July 30, 04:28 AM • 33277 views
Enemy drone damages house and motorcycle in Mykolaiv region

A private house and a motorcycle were damaged in the city of Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, as a result of a kamikaze drone attack. There were no civilian casualties, according to the head of the Mykolaiv RMA.

Society • July 29, 05:00 AM • 29669 views
Mykolaiv region comes under enemy fire: house and power grid damaged

Terrorists shelled Mykolaiv region, damaging a private house and a power line. There were no civilian casualties, but material damage was recorded.

Society • July 28, 05:03 AM • 102866 views