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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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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 • 3572 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 • 12092 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 • 19057 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 • 26117 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 • 22904 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 • 32097 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 • 51652 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 • 36447 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 • 24603 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 • 12034 views
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv has already claimed the lives of five people

A woman died in the hospital, increasing the death toll from the attack on Kyiv to five. 18 high-rise buildings and facilities in all districts of the city were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:40 AM • 4624 views
Firefighting operations continue at the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal in Kyiv following a massive Russian strikePhotoVideo

Due to the Russian attack, the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire, as well as the Mystetskyi Arsenal. Rescuers are working at more than 50 locations across Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:37 AM • 4613 views
At least four dead and dozens wounded - Kyiv suffered a combined enemy attack

Four people were killed and 23 injured due to the overnight attack on Kyiv. Power grids were damaged, leaving 140,000 residents without electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 02:47 AM • 48077 views
Number of injured in Kyiv rises as enemy strikes 25-story building

19 people injured in the capital, including a pregnant woman and a child. Residential buildings were damaged in five districts of the capital; three victims are in critical condition.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 01:40 AM • 38443 views
Attack on Kyiv — number of injured rises to 11

As a result of the overnight attack on Kyiv, 11 people were injured, including a pregnant woman. The shelling caused a fire on the grounds of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 12:29 AM • 26880 views
Massive attack on Ukraine: Lavra on fire in Kyiv, casualties reported in Kharkiv

The enemy attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro with ballistic missiles and UAVs. In the capital, 140,000 subscribers are without power, and the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 10:55 PM • 32212 views
Night attack on Kyiv: buildings on fire and power outages reported in the city

On the night of June 15, the enemy attacked Kyiv with drones. As a result of falling debris, buildings and cars are on fire, and power has been cut off in some districts.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 10:26 PM • 51178 views
Ukrainians' trust rating for Zelenskyy has risen, followed by Zaluzhnyi and Budanov - poll

A KIIS poll showed an increase in trust for Zelenskyy to 61%. The highest ratings are held by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Kyrylo Budanov, and Robert Brovdi.

Society • June 10, 01:39 PM • 3168 views
In Kyiv, the death toll from the Russian strike has risen to 7; a wounded person died in the hospital - Mayor

The death toll in Kyiv has risen to seven following the death of a wounded person. As a result of the attack, 90 people were affected, and more than 50 wounded remain in hospitals.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 07:12 PM • 4818 views
In Kyiv, the number of casualties from the Russian attack has risen to 90

In Kyiv, following the shelling on June 2, 90 casualties and 6 deaths have been recorded. 52 wounded remain in hospitals, including two children.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:07 PM • 4854 views
In Kyiv, the number of casualties from the massive Russian attack continues to risePhoto

As a result of the massive Russian attack in Kyiv, 66 residents were injured and six were killed. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported an increase in the number of wounded.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 09:58 AM • 9084 views
Death toll from Russian strike on Kyiv rises to 5Photo

Another victim of the June 2 attack on the capital has died in the hospital. The total death toll from this shelling has risen to five people.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 08:27 AM • 4367 views
Number of casualties from Russia's massive attack on Kyiv rises to 65

Due to the attack on Kyiv, the number of wounded has risen to 65 people, including three children. Four people were killed; residential buildings and four medical facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 06:17 AM • 11069 views
Russian strike on Kyiv has already claimed 4 lives and injured 58 othersPhotoVideo

As a result of the attack on Kyiv, four people were killed and 58 were injured. 40 people have been hospitalized; children are among the wounded.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:19 AM • 18039 views
In Kyiv, 4 casualties reported after Russia's massive attack; clinic and residential buildings on fire

As a result of the massive shelling of Kyiv, four people were injured, three of whom have been hospitalized. Residential buildings, a clinic, and a market are on fire in the city.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 12:40 AM • 40963 views
In Kyiv, there is extensive destruction following a massive attack; people may be trapped under the rubble of one of the buildings – City Military Administration

In Kyiv, a high-rise building was destroyed as a result of the attack, and people may be under the rubble. Fires broke out in several districts, and power outages occurred.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 12:07 AM • 25628 views
In Kyiv, the number of casualties following the Russian attack has risen to 77

As a result of the attack on Kyiv, 77 people were injured, including two children. Two people were killed, and 31 wounded are currently in the city's hospitals.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 11:59 AM • 5742 views
In Kyiv, the number of casualties from the massive strike has risen to 69 – mayor

As a result of the attack on Kyiv, two people were killed and 69 were injured. Medics hospitalized 36 victims, while others received outpatient treatment.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 09:34 AM • 6128 views
Number of casualties in Kyiv rises to 56 following Russia's mass shelling – MayorVideo

The number of casualties in Kyiv has risen to 56, with two people killed. Thirty of the injured are in hospitals, including children.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:42 AM • 4936 views
Death toll in Kyiv rises to two following massive Russian attack – mayor

As a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv, the death toll has risen to two people. 44 people were injured, including children and those in critical condition.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:02 AM • 5439 views