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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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Enemy shells Mykolaiv region, launches artillery attack on Ochakiv community

On July 24, at 17:10, the enemy fired artillery at the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region. According to RMA Chairman Vitaliy Kim, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

Society • July 25, 04:26 AM • 29078 views
Missile strike causes dry grass to catch fire in Mykolaiv region: no casualties

As a result of an enemy missile strike in Mykolaiv region, dry grass caught fire outside the settlement. The fire was extinguished and no one was injured, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA.

Society • July 24, 04:20 AM • 28726 views
The enemy shelled Mykolaiv region: 4 wounded, including two teenagers

Occupants shelled Mykolaiv region, injuring 4 people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl. An apartment building in Ochakiv was damaged, the injured are in moderate condition.

Society • July 23, 04:43 AM • 30762 views
Mykolaiv region suffered three attacks: a fire broke out and a car was damaged

Terrorists attacked Mykolaiv region three times using kamikaze drones and artillery. The attacks caused a fire in coniferous plantations and damaged a civilian car. There were no civilian casualties.

Society • July 18, 04:13 AM • 32870 views
Enemy shells Mykolaiv region: a private house was hit, but no casualties were reported

In the Mykolaiv region, russia shelled the community of Ochakiv and attacked the village of Dmytrivka with a drone, damaging a private house but causing no civilian casualties.

Society • May 19, 05:18 AM • 34738 views
russia shells Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region with artillery, no casualties

Enemy forces shelled the city of Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region with artillery, but no casualties were reported.

Society • May 18, 05:29 AM • 36299 views
Mayor: Mykolaiv is changing the structure of public utilities due to mobilization

Due to the mobilization, Mykolaiv is changing the structure of its utilities, employing women and those unfit for military service to ensure full operational capacity.

Society • May 16, 10:08 AM • 31748 views
Mykolaiv under rocket attack: six people wounded

On May 15, Mykolaiv came under rocket fire, injuring six people and damaging buildings, shops, and cars.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 53472 views
Mykolaiv: 5 victims reported as a result of Russian strike

Five people were injured in Mykolaiv as a result of Russian shelling, service station caught fire after a missile strike.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:59 AM • 15304 views
Explosions in Mykolaiv: Head of RMA reports two hits

Two explosions occurred in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, according to the head of the regional military administration. He called for maximum attention.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:52 AM • 107003 views
The enemy fired artillery at the water area of Ochakivska community

Russian artillery fired at the waters near Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 06:43 AM • 23058 views
An enemy missile struck an open area in Mykolaiv region

A Russian missile landed in an open area in the Voznesensky district of Mykolaiv region, no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:48 AM • 21274 views
russian artillery shells two communities in Mykolaiv region, no casualties

russian troops shelled Mykolaiv region twice on May 12, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 13, 04:16 AM • 71745 views
Enemy artillery strikes Mykolaiv region, no casualties

Yesterday, the enemy shelled Mykolaiv region twice with artillery, including the water area and the city of Ochakiv, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 12, 04:20 AM • 57765 views
Occupants carried out two attacks in Mykolaiv region: shelling of the water area and damage to a house in the village of Dmytrivka

Yesterday, russia shelled the waters of the Ochakivska community and damaged a house in the village of Dmytrivka, Mykolaiv region, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 11, 04:23 AM • 24685 views
8 enemy "shaheds" destroyed in Mykolaiv region at night: grass burned due to falling debris

At night, air defense forces shot down eight enemy "shaheds" in Mykolaiv region, and the fallen debris caused a fire in the open.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:36 AM • 36163 views
Mykolaiv region: Air defense system shoots down Lancet UAV; enemy fires mortar shells, but no casualties

In the Mykolaiv region, air defense shot down a Lancet drone, and the occupiers fired mortars at the waters of the Ochakiv community, but without causing casualties.

Society • May 7, 04:32 AM • 29473 views
Over the day, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv region three times, but no casualties were reported

Over the past day, the occupiers attacked Mykolaiv region three times using a kamikaze drone and artillery, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:12 AM • 23492 views
russia shells Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region: no casualties

Last night the enemy shelled Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, with artillery three times, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 5, 04:27 AM • 25216 views
Russians strike in Mykolaiv region with X-59 missile, damage industrial infrastructure

Russian troops struck Mykolaiv district with an X-59 missile, damaging industrial infrastructure, and fired artillery and mortars at the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:42 AM • 48345 views
Kim: 30% In Mykolaiv restored, infrastructure ahead of housing

In Mykolaiv, about 30% of the infrastructure and housing destroyed during the war was rebuilt, with infrastructure being rebuilt faster than housing.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:59 AM • 52322 views
Over 280 thousand hectares remain mined in Mykolaiv region - Kim

More than 125,000 hectares of mined land have been cleared in Mykolaiv region, but the pace will slow as more difficult areas remain to be cleared.

Society • May 2, 07:53 AM • 22600 views
Fragments of a Russian missile damaged transport infrastructure in Mykolaiv region

Russian missile debris damaged transportation infrastructure in Mykolaiv region after an enemy missile strike, and the waters of the Ochakiv community also came under fire from Russia on May 1, although no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:57 AM • 30308 views
Enemy fires FPV drone at Mykolaiv region: industrial enterprise damaged

A drone fired by Russian troops damaged an industrial facility in Mykolaiv region, causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 04:50 AM • 24773 views
Russia's attack on Mykolaiv: Kim says hotel whose owners have just recovered from 2022 "hits" is affected, aftermath shown

Russian shelling damaged a hotel and adjacent buildings in Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:09 AM • 53237 views
In Mykolaiv, enemy shelling damaged an infrastructure facility, a hotel and a car

In the Mykolaiv region, Russian strikes damaged infrastructure, hotels, cars, and caused a fire, but no casualties were reported.

Society • April 28, 05:30 AM • 33097 views
Air Defense Forces destroy three cruise missiles in Mykolaiv region

Over the past 24 hours, air defense forces destroyed three Russian cruise missiles in Mykolaiv region, while Russian forces attacked several settlements with artillery, mortars and kamikaze drones, damaging residential buildings and private property.

Society • April 27, 05:55 AM • 46017 views
Mykolaiv region attacked by Russian army with artillery, FPV drone strike - RMA

Russian troops used artillery and a kamikaze drone in Mykolaiv region, damaging residential buildings but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 06:02 AM • 18230 views
Mykolaiv region: hostile artillery shelling damages houses and power line in Dmytrivka village

Hostile artillery shelling damaged private houses and a power line in the village of Dmytrivka, Mykolaiv region, but resulted in no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:21 AM • 27158 views
Enemy strikes with drones in Mykolaiv district, damages property of industrial enterprise - RMA

Over the past 24 hours, enemy drones and artillery struck Mykolaiv region, damaging industrial equipment, civilian vehicles, a boat and several houses, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:40 AM • 26471 views