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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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Numerous damages were recorded in Mykolaiv region due to russian strikes, but no casualties

Over the past 24 hours, artillery shelling in Mykolaiv region has damaged educational institutions, residential buildings, structures, cars and commercial infrastructure, but fortunately there were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:42 AM • 28069 views
Mykolaiv region: 4 injured as a result of hostile shelling seek medical aid

Four people from the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region sought medical care after hostile shelling in the area.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 04:54 AM • 24944 views
russia shells Mykolaiv region: a residential building is damaged, but there are no casualties

Enemy artillery shelled the town of Ochakiv and its waters in Mykolaiv region, damaging a residential building, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:27 AM • 136530 views
One enemy "Shahed" was shot down in the sky over Mykolaiv region at night

One Shahed drone was shot down by air defense forces over Mykolaiv region at night. On Monday, Russian forces shelled Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities.

Society • April 16, 06:04 AM • 22619 views
In Mykolaiv region, occupants attacked the community with drones and artillery

On April 14-15, Russians attacked the Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv region using drones and artillery, but no casualties were reported.

Society • April 15, 05:00 AM • 21624 views
X-59 guided missile destroyed in Mykolaiv region - RMA

On April 13-14, Russian troops shelled the village of Kutsurub in Mykolaiv region, damaging three houses, and Ukrainian air defense destroyed an X-59 guided missile.

Society • April 14, 06:00 AM • 27102 views
russians shell Mykolaiv region at night, no casualties

At night, the russians shelled Mykolaiv region, but fortunately there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 05:09 AM • 38053 views
In Mykolaiv region, 8 "Shahed" fighters were shot down at night, the wreckage fell in an open area

In Mykolaiv region, air defense forces destroyed 8 Shahed 131/136 drones at night, the wreckage fell in the open, no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 05:49 AM • 32559 views
A recreational facility burned down in Mykolaiv region as a result of an attack by enemy "shahed"

Air defense forces shot down 12 enemy drones in Mykolaiv region overnight. An attack by the Russian army set fire to a recreational facility in Ochakiv, and an energy infrastructure facility was damaged in Mykolaiv district, but there were no casualties.

Society • April 10, 05:48 AM • 29893 views
Russian army strikes at Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region in the morning: there are damages

In the morning, Russian troops shelled Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, with artillery, damaging a residential building and a car, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:37 AM • 25999 views
Russians shell Ochakiv and the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region

Russians shelled the city of Ochakiv and the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region, causing no casualties, and air defense destroyed three Shahed drones in the region.

Society • April 9, 05:15 AM • 28046 views
In Mykolaiv region, wreckage of a downed Shahed damaged power lines: 14 settlements are completely de-energized

Two enemy "shaheds" were shot down in Mykolaiv region at night, the wreckage of which damaged power lines. 14 settlements in the region are without power.

Society • April 8, 06:15 AM • 28811 views
Air defense system destroys enemy UAV in Mykolaiv region, no casualties in shelling in the region

In Mykolaiv region, air defense destroyed a russian drone, but artillery and mortar attacks were recorded in Mykolaiv district. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:38 AM • 30122 views
Enemy forces shelled Mykolaiv region: No casualties

The russian federation struck Mykolaiv region, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:36 AM • 34960 views
In Mykolaiv region, the enemy hit one of the communities with a "Lancet": a fire broke out

In Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone caused a grass fire in the Koblivska community, and Russian artillery fired twice at the waters of the Ochakivska community, without causing casualties.

Society • April 1, 05:39 AM • 129554 views
Hostile shelling in Mykolaiv region: no casualties

On March 29, the Kutsurubska community and the water area of the Ochakivska community in Mykolaiv region were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling by enemy forces, but there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:18 AM • 30350 views
Five "shaheds" shot down in Mykolaiv region at night - RMA

Five Shahed-131/136 drones were shot down by air defense forces in Mykolaiv region on the night of March 29. Russian troops also shelled the waters of the Ochakiv community and the Kutsurub community yesterday.

Society • March 29, 07:36 AM • 24504 views
Day in Mykolaiv region: enemy strikes with ballistic missiles, artillery and drones

On Tuesday, March 27, the Russian army attacked Mykolaiv region, using ballistic missiles, artillery and drones, damaging infrastructure, injuring 12 people and causing minor damage to residential buildings.

Society • March 28, 06:00 AM • 27978 views
Prime Minister instructs to immediately start construction of a new water supply system to Mykolaiv

Following the meeting, Shmyhal instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of process water to Mykolaiv this year and to immediately start construction of a new water pipeline.

Society • March 27, 01:51 PM • 21615 views
Enemy attack on Mykolaiv: 6 wounded reported, one in serious condition

Six people were wounded, one of them seriously, as a result of enemy rocket fire in Mykolaiv, the head of the Mykolaiv regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 01:39 PM • 21358 views
In Mykolaiv region the enemy fired mortars at the water area of Ochakiv community, no casualties

Yesterday, Russian troops fired mortars at the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:43 AM • 25041 views
3 russian drones shot down in Mykolaiv region, no casualties

Three enemy UAVs were destroyed in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:12 AM • 26205 views
OVO: 11 injured in Mykolaiv as a result of fall of enemy drone fragments

In Mykolaiv, 11 people were injured when the wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell on the private sector. A house and two cars caught fire.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:35 AM • 30058 views
3 unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed in Mykolaiv region

Over the past 24 hours, air defense forces in Mykolaiv region destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:37 AM • 55711 views
Russians shell Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region with artillery

On Friday, Russians shelled Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, with artillery several times, but no casualties were reported.

Society • March 23, 06:44 AM • 33455 views
Russian strike on Mykolaiv: 6 injured reported

6 people are wounded and 1 woman is killed in the shelling of Mykolaiv by Russian ballistic missiles, local authorities report.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 02:31 PM • 22596 views
Russian strike on Nikolaev: there is a dead and four wounded

As a result of the strike of a Russian ballistic missile on Nikolaev as of 15: 10, one woman was killed and four people were injured.

Society • March 21, 01:15 PM • 24448 views
Mykolaiv region: Russians attack Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities with artillery

Russians shelled the Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities of Mykolaiv region with artillery and drones, no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 07:50 AM • 29792 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: four people killed, seven wounded

Four people are killed and seven wounded as a result of a Russian missile strike on one of Kharkiv's districts.

Society • March 20, 02:50 PM • 21802 views
Mykolaiv: 5 people wounded in hostile attack

On March 17, 5 people were wounded in Mykolaiv as a result of hostile shelling, and private houses, apartments and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 01:18 PM • 39775 views