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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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Kyiv without power: how long will the capital be able to remain supplied with water during a prolonged blackout

Half of Kyiv’s water supply facilities have backup power, but the duration of autonomous operation has not been specified. The city is preparing water-pumping stations and water deliveries.

Society • October 27, 06:01 PM • 21656 views
Water crossings over the Dnipro are being planned in Kyiv - Klitschko

Kyiv plans to build combined water crossings and access roads at a cost of UAH 1 billion. The decision was made amid Russian strikes on bridges.

Society • October 27, 02:28 PM • 4256 views
Southern Bridge in Kyiv after the Russian strike - Klitschko showed the aftermathPhotoVideo

Experts are assessing the damage to the Southern Bridge; traffic on it and metro service between “Osokorky” and “Chervonyi Khutir” have been suspended. One person was killed and 15 injured in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 06:21 AM • 7674 views
In Kyiv, a Russian missile struck the Southern Bridge—metro service was partially suspended and bus routes were changedVideo

Due to damage to the Southern Bridge, the metro is not running between Osokorky and Chervonyi Khutir stations. Buses have been added to the routes.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 05:13 AM • 31844 views
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles – one person was killed, five were injured, and a hospital was damagedVideo

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles: one person was killed and five were injured. Residential buildings, the metro, and a hospital intensive care unit were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 08:58 PM • 7262 views
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles — preliminary reports indicate an impact near a metro station; there are casualties

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. An impact was recorded near a metro station in the Desnianskyi district; medical workers were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 08:21 PM • 6922 views
Nighttime shelling of Ukraine claimed the lives of at least 6 people, with dozens injured – the aftermath of attacks across the regionsPhotoVideo

Russia attacked a number of Ukrainian regions with missiles and drones overnight. At least six people were killed and dozens injured.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 04:39 AM • 45210 views
In Kyiv, dozens of people were injured following the overnight attack; ambulances were damaged, and metro and surface transport services were restricted

Fifteen people were injured in Kyiv following the shelling, and an emergency medical services station and six ambulances were damaged. Metro traffic on the Southern Bridge was restricted.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 04:16 AM • 54791 views
Nighttime strikes on Ukraine: which regions Russia attacked and what is known about the consequencesPhoto

Russia attacked several regions of Ukraine with drones: people were killed, and there were casualties and fires. Homes, hypermarkets, a university, and transport facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 04:20 AM • 18657 views
A person was killed and 18 others injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv on October 20 — KlitschkoVideo

A person was killed and 18 injured as a result of Russian attacks on Kyiv. Twelve of those wounded remain in hospitals; medical facilities and an energy facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 08:29 PM • 6014 views
Enemy UAV attack on Kyiv: one person killed, seven injured, medical facility damagedPhoto

A person was killed and seven injured in Kyiv in an attack by Russian UAVs; five were hospitalized. A medical facility and railway tracks were damaged.

Society • October 20, 12:12 PM • 6490 views
When will the metro service to "Lisova" station resume, and how are the buses running? The mayor of Kyiv answeredPhoto

Metro service between "Akademmistechko" and "Lisova" will resume this evening, but without stopping at “Chernihivska. ” The number of buses has been increased to connect the districts.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 02:08 PM • 4977 views
Russian attack damaged Cosmo Multimall and a medical center in Kyiv - photoPhoto

The Cosmo Multimall shopping and entertainment center and a medical center in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District were damaged. More than 200 windows were shattered at the medical facility; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 08:03 AM • 22372 views
Missile attack on Kyiv: a metro station on the left bank was damaged

During the night of October 19, debris damaged a metro station on Kyiv’s left bank and tore up the tracks. The enemy attacked the capital with ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 12:38 AM • 30390 views
Attack on Kyiv: one person killed, two injured

As a result of the evening attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and two others were injured. Hits were recorded at a medical center and a non-residential building.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 09:32 PM • 26024 views
The heating season is beginning in Kyiv’s schools and hospitals

Kyiv is launching the heating season for social institutions at the request of their heads. Parts of the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts will be connected after an energy facility is repaired.

Society • October 16, 07:11 AM • 20378 views
Water pressure has decreased in four districts of Kyiv due to damage to energy facilities, the mayor says

Water pressure has decreased in Kyiv's right-bank districts due to damage to energy facilities in the region. Specialists are switching the stations' power supply.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:10 PM • 6021 views
The number of people injured after an enemy drone fell in Kyiv has increased — what is known about their condition

Seven people were injured in Kyiv after an enemy UAV fell between buildings in the Pechersk district. Three are in hospitals.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 12:57 PM • 7877 views
Russian drone crashes in the courtyard of high-rise buildings in Kyiv: five injuredPhoto

In Kyiv, a Russian drone crashed in the courtyard of buildings in Pechersk, damaging structures and cars. Five people were injured, and two were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 07:57 AM • 7611 views
Hundreds of generators, mobile boiler houses and backup power plants: Klitschko spoke about how Kyiv will get through the most difficult winter

Kyiv has prepared nearly 700 generators, 70 mobile boiler houses and three diesel power plants. The capital's hospitals have 480 generators.

Society • October 14, 11:29 AM • 9163 views
Nearly 50 missiles and drones attacked the capital’s combined heat and power plants: Klitschko said whether Kyiv will have heating

Russia carried out the largest number of attacks on Kyiv’s energy facilities in 2026. Klitschko said there are problems with protecting the combined heat and power plants and with funding.

Society • October 14, 11:10 AM • 6724 views
The death toll from the overnight attack on Kyiv has risen to threeVideo

Three people were killed in the ballistic attack on Kyiv. Energy facilities and buildings were damaged in the strikes.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 04:14 AM • 20486 views
Attack on Kyiv: one dead, eight injured and fires in buildingsPhotoVideo

A person was killed and eight people were injured in the attack on Kyiv. A missile struck a residential building and a warehouse; rescuers are evacuating residents.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 09:48 PM • 57584 views
Ballistic attack on Kyiv: a missile struck a nine-story building

In Kyiv’s Desnianskyi District, a ballistic missile struck a nine-story building and a warehouse. Fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 08:23 PM • 38074 views
In Kyiv, an enemy drone struck an office building — footage from the scenePhotoVideo

In Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, a Russian drone struck an office building at the level of the sixth floor. Earlier, debris fell near a park.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 04:05 PM • 6763 views
Zelenskyy announced changes to the algorithms for governing Kyiv amid the failure to implement the resilience plan

Zelenskyy said that Kyiv is lagging behind other regions in implementing the resilience plans. The president is preparing security and governance decisions.

Politics • October 13, 02:23 PM • 18629 views
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Klitschko over problems with Kyiv’s preparations for winter

The Verkhovna Rada summoned Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko over problems with the capital’s preparations for winter. The decision was supported by 151 members of parliament.

Society • October 13, 10:18 AM • 5867 views
Russians struck a transport facility and a warehouse in Kyiv

The Russians attacked Kyiv’s left bank: missiles hit a transport facility and a warehouse building. The Kyiv City State Administration announced a drone threat.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 08:24 PM • 38636 views
One person was killed and another 11 were injured — the result of a Russian attack on a 25-story building in Kyiv

As a result of a Russian attack on a 25-story building in Kyiv, one person was killed and 11 were injured. At least three were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 05:46 PM • 10859 views
In Kyiv, a Russian drone struck a 25-story building; cars are burning in the courtyardVideo

In Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, a drone struck a residential building between the 12th and 16th floors. Cars are burning in the courtyard, and emergency services are heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 04:34 PM • 7113 views