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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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Explosion near CHP-6: the cause of the incident became known

Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that the explosion near CHP-6 occurred due to a short circuit in the wiring of the security guard's trailer, which led to the ignition of a tank with oil. The fire is not related to the operation of the CHP.

Kyiv • July 6, 05:18 PM • 3199 views
Has no relation to CHP-6: Klitschko explained what exploded

In Kyiv, a tank with fuel and lubricants exploded in a hangar of a commercial enterprise near CHP-6. There are no casualties, emergency services are working at the scene.

Kyiv • July 6, 02:05 PM • 2717 views
12.5% of city council deputies in regional centers of Ukraine prematurely terminated their powers since 2020 - study

Since 2020, 145 deputies of city councils in regional centers of Ukraine (12. 5%) have prematurely terminated their powers. Kropyvnytskyi region is the only one operating with its initial composition, while in Kherson, the number of deputies who resigned their mandates is 37%.

Politics • July 4, 02:20 PM • 3753 views
Russia's night attack on Kyiv: 23 injured already

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 23 injured people were recorded. Of these, 14 people were hospitalized, the rest received assistance on the spot or on an outpatient basis.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 05:13 AM • 18842 views
Drone attack on Kyiv: debris found near educational institution and residential buildings

Debris of an unmanned aerial vehicle was found in the Dnipro district of Kyiv near an educational institution and several residential buildings. Emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 07:52 PM • 25183 views
Drone attack: debris fell on the roof of a residential building in Kyiv, medics are heading to the scene

In Kyiv, fragments of an enemy drone fell on the roof of a residential building in the Obolonskyi district. Medics and rescuers are heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 07:00 PM • 10741 views
Kyiv Mayor stated that he signed the deputies' decision regarding Povoroznyk: he will be suspended for the duration of the investigation

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko signed the deputies' decision regarding Mykola Povoroznyk. The First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration will be suspended for the duration of the official investigation.

Politics • June 30, 10:57 AM • 1648 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: four injured remain in hospitals, including two children and a pregnant woman

In Kyiv, four people injured in the overnight enemy attack remain in hospitals, including two children and a pregnant woman.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 02:34 PM • 4131 views
The number of injured as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv has risen to 28 - Klychko

The number of people injured by the Russian strike on Kyiv has increased to 28, 12 of them have been hospitalized, and the others have received outpatient care. 7 people have died, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 10:31 AM • 2498 views
Russia attacked Kyiv with "Shaheds" and ballistics: 5 injured, effects of shelling recorded in seven districts of the city

On the night of June 23, Russian occupation forces carried out another massive attack on Kyiv. In Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi, Podilskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Solomyanskyi and Svyatoshynskyi districts, UAV debris was recorded. Fires broke out, there were casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 10:36 PM • 45244 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid drone attack

On the night of June 23, Kyiv was attacked by Russian assault drones; air defense was active. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration and the mayor of Kyiv reported on the active work of air defense in the capital and the region.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 09:21 PM • 26394 views
Klitschko showed how Hlybochytska Street is being restored in Kyiv

A large-scale reconstruction of Hlybochytska Street is underway in Kyiv, including the replacement of road surface and tram tracks. The work began on March 1, and half of the 1750-meter tram tracks have already been completely replaced.

Kyiv region • June 19, 11:27 AM • 3655 views
Klitschko confirmed that the number of victims as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv has risen to 28 people.

The number of people killed as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv on June 17 has risen to 28. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and have also rescued nine cats from the destroyed entrance.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:08 PM • 4807 views
June 18 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for those killed in the Russian attack

June 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the massive Russian attack. Flags will be lowered and entertainment events will be banned in the city. The National Council recommends that TV channels and radio stations change their broadcasting schedules.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:00 AM • 85402 views
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, the death of 10 people has been confirmed - the mayor

At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv with 175 drones and 16 missiles, one of which hit a multi-story building. Currently, 14 deaths are known, the search and rescue operation continues.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:19 PM • 2515 views
In the Kyiv region, DTEK specialists restored electricity to homes that were de-energized as a result of Russian shelling

In the Kyiv region, DTEK restored power supply to houses de-energized as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation. Due to damage to electrical equipment, 1148 houses remained without electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:04 PM • 2738 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: Historical building of KPI damaged and train painted by famous artist vandalized

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the historical building of KPI, an Intercity+ train with a mural by Barbara Kruger, and two Ukrposhta branches were damaged. The train has already been repaired and dispatched on its route.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 11:00 AM • 6921 views
Eliminating fires after attacks on Kyiv: more than 100 tons of water have already been dropped from helicopters, extinguishing continues

The aftermath of Russian attacks is being cleared in Kyiv. Rescuers, using helicopters, made more than 50 water drops to extinguish fires in three locations.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:25 AM • 3985 views
Mourning declared in Kyiv for victims of massive Russian attack

June 18 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for victims of massive Russian attack. Entertainment events are prohibited in the city, flags are lowered, and debris removal is underway.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:42 AM • 3723 views
The ballistic missile that destroyed the entrance of a high-rise building in Kyiv collapsed the concrete floors into the basement - Klimenko

The ballistic missile that hit a high-rise building in Kyiv broke through the floors to the basement. As a result of the impact, 9 floors of the building collapsed to the level of a 2-story building.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 07:51 AM • 4656 views
Number of injured in the Russian attack in Kyiv has increased: details

As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, 114 people have already been injured, 68 of them have been hospitalized. Three people died in the Darnytskyi district, said Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 07:16 AM • 3754 views
Russian Federation attack on the capital: cluster munition parts found in Nyvky

Parts of cluster munitions were found in Nyvky, Kyiv, after a Russian missile strike.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:45 AM • 162939 views
An elderly US citizen died during the enemy attack on Kyiv - Klitschko

On the night of June 17, a 62-year-old US citizen died in the Solomyanskyi district during an attack on Kyiv. Doctors pronounced clinical death.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:14 AM • 3985 views
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: at least 14 dead, over 40 injured

As a result of a hostile attack by strike drones in Kyiv, at least 14 people were killed, 40 injured, and extensive destruction was recorded in various districts of the capital.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 10:15 PM • 49610 views
Kyiv under attack by enemy "Shaheds": air defense is working, falling debris recorded, cars are on fire

On the night of June 17, Kyiv was attacked by Russian drones. Debris fell in the Solomyanskyi district, where medics were called, and cars caught fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district, air defense is working.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:40 PM • 37579 views
Two injured in Kyiv as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation

Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the night drone attack. One was hospitalized, the other woman is receiving outpatient treatment. There is also damage in the Darnytskyi district.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 05:43 AM • 2684 views
Explosions in Kyiv: the capital is attacked by strike drones, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in Kyiv due to the attack of "Shahed" drones. Air defense forces are working, shooting down enemy targets. Residents of the left bank are recommended to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:19 PM • 44725 views
Massive attack on Kyiv: four wounded already

As a result of a massive attack on Kyiv on the night of June 10, four people were injured. 7 out of 10 districts of the capital were damaged, there are destructions and fires.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 03:35 AM • 5371 views
Night attack on Kyiv: there are victims, fires in almost all districts of the city.

Kyiv experienced a massive drone attack overnight. In the Obolonskyi district, one person was hospitalized, and there are destructions and fires in various districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:18 AM • 66149 views
A residential building is on fire in Kyiv after a massive drone attack: there are victims

On the night of June 10, Kyiv was subjected to a massive drone attack. A residential building is on fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district, there is a victim, debris fell in different districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 12:34 AM • 9595 views