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Vitali Klitschko

Ukrainian boxer and politician
Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko was born on July 19, 1971, in the village of Bilovodske, Kyrgyz SSR (now Kyrgyzstan). He received his higher education at the Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi Pedagogical Institute in 1995, became a Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports in 2000, and earned a Master's degree in Public Development Management in 2011. Throughout his sports career, he was a six-time world champion in kickboxing and a multiple world boxing champion in the heavyweight division according to WBO, WBC, and The Ring versions. Since 2014, he has served as the Mayor of Kyiv, and since 2016, he has been the head of the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
1995
Won the World Military Championship in the super heavyweight division
1999
Won the WBO world heavyweight title
2000
Earned a Candidate of Sciences degree in Physical Education and Sports
2003
Co-founded the charitable organization "Klitschko Brothers Foundation."
2004
Won the WBC world heavyweight title
2004
Awarded the honorary title Hero of Ukraine
2010
Headed the political party "UDAR."
2014
Elected Mayor of Kyiv
2018
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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When will the metro to Vynohradar open, and how much will it cost to complete construction?Photo

The construction of the metro to Vynohradar requires UAH 11. 57 billion, but Kyiv’s 2026 budget provides for only UAH 1.69 billion. The completion timeline depends on funding and martial law.

Society • August 12, 03:15 PM • 31690 views
In Kyiv, the entrance to a medical facility was damaged in a drone attack, the mayor says

As a result of a drone attack in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi District, the entrance to a municipal medical facility was damaged. There were no casualties, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 12:20 PM • 3318 views
In Kyiv, a Russian drone attack caused damage in one of the districts

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a non-residential building was damaged as a result of falling debris from an enemy UAV. Information about casualties is being established; there is no fire.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:59 AM • 6770 views
Kyiv is under attack by Russian drones; air defense is operating

On Wednesday, Russian drones attacked Kyiv; air defense is operating in the city. Klychko urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:11 AM • 12825 views
Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while a combined strike is ongoing in Zaporizhzhia

On the night of August 11, Russian forces are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while Zaporizhzhia is coming under a combined strike involving missiles and aerial bombs. The Mayor of Kyiv urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 09:42 PM • 65300 views
Body of deceased person found in Kyiv after a Russian attackPhotoVideo

During the response to the aftermath of the Russian attack in Kyiv, the body of a person was found, and four others were injured. Fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts and were extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 07:17 AM • 14033 views
Enemy attack on Kyiv: fires in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts, fuel tanks are burning

On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Kyiv, causing fires in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Fires involving fuel tanks have been reported.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 12:54 AM • 20882 views
UAH 10 billion for Kyiv’s resilience plan and readiness for the heating season — Klitschko addressed the National Security and Defense Council

Kyiv has accumulated over UAH 10 billion to implement the resilience plan; the restoration of energy facilities is 65% complete. The city has contracted equipment to replace combined heat and power plants with a capacity of over 1,000 MW.

Society • August 5, 03:19 PM • 8985 views
In Kyiv, 26 people injured in Russian strike, and one person killedPhotoVideo

As a result of Russia's massive overnight attack on Kyiv, 26 people were injured, 16 of them hospitalized. One person was killed, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:24 AM • 14174 views
In Kyiv, two injured people were pulled from the rubble; after the strike, an ammonia leak occurred

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers pulled two injured people from under the rubble of a warehouse after a Russian attack. As a result of the strike on a non-residential building, an ammonia leak occurred; residents are advised to close their windows.

Society • August 4, 10:58 PM • 7341 views
In Kyiv, a private house was destroyed after a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble - mayor

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a private house was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble. There was also an ammonia leak and fires in the suburbs.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:36 PM • 46879 views
In Kyiv, during the Russian attack, a 20-story building caught fire, and warehouses are also burning in several districts

The Russian ballistic attack caused a fire in a 20-story building in the Obolon district and ignited warehouses in the Sviatoshyn and Desnianskyi districts. Missile debris fell near a residential building; information on casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:11 PM • 8565 views
Number of injured from Russian attack on Kyiv increased to 28, 9 deadPhoto

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported 9 dead and 28 injured as a result of the russian attack. Among the injured are four children, 17 wounded have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 05:39 AM • 5629 views
The number of dead in Kyiv due to the Russian ballistic attack has risen to three

In Kyiv, as a result of the night ballistic attack by the Russian Federation, three people were killed and five were injured. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a residential building was partially destroyed; a search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Society • July 31, 11:49 PM • 9543 views
In Kyiv, due to a Russian ballistic attack, there is one dead, the number of injured has increased to fourVideo

In Kyiv, as a result of a Russian ballistic attack, one person died, the number of injured has increased to four. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a residential building was partially destroyed, there may be people under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:37 PM • 36621 views
rf attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, explosions heard in the capital

Russian troops attack Kyiv with ballistic missiles from Chernihiv and Poltava regions. Mayor Klitschko confirmed explosions in the city.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 10:47 PM • 10869 views
In Kyiv, one person died as a result of a missile attack, threat of new strikes continues

In Kyiv, as a result of a night missile attack by Russian troops, the death of one person has been confirmed. Fires broke out in the capital, the Air Force warns of new danger.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 12:19 AM • 16690 views
Russia attacked Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region with ballistic missiles, there are hits and fires

On the night of July 30, Russian troops launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region. A fire broke out in the Sviatoshyn district of Kyiv, and a hit in a residential area was recorded near Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:31 PM • 38965 views
Three people were injured as a result of a night Russian ballistic strike on Kyiv

As a result of the night attack by Russian troops on Kyiv, three residents were injured. One was hospitalized, two received assistance on the spot.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 06:32 AM • 6271 views
At least 5 missiles attacked Kyiv, fires broke out in several districts, the attack is ongoing

At least 5 missiles attacked Kyiv. In the Shevchenkivskyi, Solomianskyi and Desnianskyi districts, fires broke out due to falling debris.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:56 PM • 29341 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid missile threat

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the capital and the work of air defense forces. He urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:38 AM • 5974 views
9 victims of the Russian attack on July 19 remain in Kyiv hospitals - Klitschko

In the capital's hospitals, 9 out of 15 victims of the Russian attack on July 19 are hospitalized. Three of the wounded are in serious condition, one person died.

Society • July 19, 06:53 AM • 12469 views
The number of injured in Kyiv has risen to seven after a Russian missile attackPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, after a Russian ballistic missile attack, the number of injured has risen to seven, six of whom have been hospitalized. In the Solomianskyi district, a non-residential building and a five-story building are on fire, and rescuers are evacuating residents.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 01:26 AM • 19175 views
Kyiv recovers after ballistic attack, fires and destruction in five districts, there are casualtiesVideo

Russian troops attacked Kyiv on the night of July 19, damaging buildings in five districts. Two injured were hospitalized, rescuers are eliminating the consequences.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 12:31 AM • 26255 views
Russia massively struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles: first consequences

Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv on the night of July 19, using about 35-40 ballistic missiles. Fires have been recorded in residential buildings and a shopping center in the city.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 11:10 PM • 23065 views
Russia massively attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, Air Force reports over 20 missiles

Russian troops launched over 20 ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Explosions occurred in the capital, fires and impacts were recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:46 PM • 32248 views
Attack on Kyiv: two dead, six wounded

As a result of the night attack by Russian troops with ballistic missiles on Kyiv, two people were killed and six more were wounded. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy, three were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 03:38 AM • 51870 views
Night attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv: mayors report consequences of strikes

On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv. In the capital, hits on warehouse facilities were recorded, while in Kharkiv a cinema and tennis courts were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:58 AM • 36563 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv during a ballistic missile attack, air defense is operating

A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv at night during a Russian ballistic missile attack. Air defense forces are operating, residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 09:28 PM • 24701 views
Number of injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv has doubled

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the hospitalization of four victims as a result of a drone fall in the Desnyansky district. During the firefighting, rescuers discovered the body of a deceased woman.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 11:23 AM • 12150 views