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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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The number of injured in Kyiv has risen to 14 people, and traffic movement in the city has been changed

The number of people injured as a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv on July 10 has increased to 14, with nine hospitalized. Due to damage to contact networks, the movement of trolleybuses and trams has been changed in several districts of the capital.

Society • July 10, 04:39 AM • 3673 views
Night attack on Kyiv: at least three wounded

As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv on July 10, at least three people were injured. The capital is being covered in acrid black smoke from fires.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 12:32 AM • 2826 views
Kyiv suffered a massive attack: residential buildings hit, fires, injured reported

On the night of July 10, Kyiv suffered a massive enemy attack. Hits were recorded on a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, falling debris in the Darnytskyi district, and fires at a gas station and in garages.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 11:43 PM • 50978 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: local authorities report air defense activity

On the night of July 9, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying towards Kyiv from the eastern direction. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 09:18 PM • 3047 views
Russia's night attack on Kyiv affected three districts: details

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on July 7, damage was recorded in the Desnianskyi, Solomianskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts. There are no casualties, utility workers are eliminating the consequences.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 06:23 AM • 5357 views
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 • 3229 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 • 2735 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 • 3776 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 • 18853 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 • 25192 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 • 10750 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 • 1683 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 • 4155 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 • 2512 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 • 45256 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 • 26403 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 • 3692 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 • 4844 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 • 85450 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 • 2523 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 • 2757 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 • 6953 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 • 4022 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 • 3737 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 • 4723 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 • 3772 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 • 162957 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 • 4022 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 • 49637 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 • 37591 views