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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 under massive drone attack: there are wounded, cars are on fire

On the night of June 10, Kyiv was subjected to a massive drone attack. Debris fell in the Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Podilskyi, Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi districts, there are wounded, damage and fires.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 11:50 PM • 41433 views
Explosions in Kyiv: missile and drone crash in the Desnyanskyi district

Explosions rang out in Kyiv on the night of June 10. The Air Force reported a hostile missile, and Mayor Klitschko announced a drone crash in the Desnyanskyi district.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 11:09 PM • 46633 views
Russian attack on Kyiv claimed the life of one person, already 20 injured

Today, one person died as a result of the attack on Kyiv, 20 were injured, 16 of them were hospitalized. Numerous destructions were recorded in various districts of the capital.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 03:15 AM • 4114 views
16 injured in Kyiv as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation

On the night of June 6, Kyiv was subjected to a combined attack by the Russian Federation. Fragments were recorded falling in different districts, a multi-story building and infrastructure were damaged, and 16 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 02:52 AM • 88831 views
Massive attack on Kyiv: there are casualties, a high-rise building was hit, debris fell in various areas

On the night of June 6, Russian occupation forces carried out a massive drone attack on Kyiv. There were casualties as a result of the enemy shelling. Falling debris was recorded in several areas, fires broke out, a high-rise building was hit, an educational institution and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 10:50 PM • 24550 views
In the Podilskyi district, a balcony collapsed on an American citizen in front of the entrance to an apartment building - KCMA

In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a balcony near the entrance collapsed on a US citizen who was documenting the war. He was injured, the KCMA promises assistance and inspection of facades.

Kyiv • May 29, 11:38 AM • 2978 views
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supported a charity project for orphans

The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supported an auction for the construction of a sports ground for orphans from the Zhytomyr Children's Home. The raised funds will go to the Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Children.

Society • May 29, 11:17 AM • 3653 views
Klitschko announced explosives in the yard of one of the capital's houses. The head of the KMVA denies

The mayor of Kyiv announced the discovery of explosives in the Darnytskyi district, but the head of the KMVA denied it. A subject similar to a water pipe was found at the scene.

Kyiv • May 27, 07:57 PM • 3629 views
The enemy is massively attacking Ukraine: explosions in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr

Russians are massively attacking Ukraine on the night of May 26. The departure of Tu-95MS was recorded, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr, air defense is working.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:14 PM • 5098 views
Hostile shelling of Kyiv: many injured, destruction in various areas

On the night of May 25, Kyiv was attacked with missiles and UAVs, there is damage in Holosiivskyi, Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi districts. Many people are injured, they are being provided with assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 11:49 PM • 54806 views
Combined shelling of Kyiv: many injured, fires and damage in several areas

In Kyiv, on the night of May 24, debris fell in the Shevchenkivskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Obolonskyi, Solomyanskyi, and Dniprovskyi districts. There are victims, fires in residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:19 PM • 15209 views
Explosions again in Kyiv: Ukrainian capital under combined enemy attack, air defense is working

Explosions are heard again in Kyiv due to a new wave of Russian strike drones. Air defense is working, residents are urged to stay in shelters. Earlier in the evening, drone fragments damaged a car and a building in the Holosiivskyi district.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:59 PM • 23829 views
The head of the KCMA denied rumors about the intensification of mobilization measures in Kyiv.

The Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) has called the information about the intensification of mobilization measures in Kyiv with the involvement of a large number of structures a fake. Kyiv residents were urged to trust only official sources.

Politics • May 23, 09:59 AM • 3352 views
Will stand for another 30 years: a road overpass built in 1986 was completely renovated in Kyiv

In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, the road overpass at the intersection of Luhova and Bohatyrska streets has been restored. The structure's lifespan has been extended by at least 30 years.

Society • May 22, 09:30 PM • 55578 views
Head of the KMVA accused Klitschko of discrediting the Armed Forces and appealed to the SBU: what is known

Head of the KMVA Timur Tkachenko accused Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko of discrediting the Armed Forces and appealed to the SBU to check his team. He also asks to check the owners of Telegram channels.

Politics • May 20, 07:10 PM • 13998 views
74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, 50% trust Prytula - poll

A KMIS poll showed that 74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, and 50% trust Prytula. Goncharenko and Murayev were added to the list, but the military was not included.

Society • May 20, 09:24 AM • 6631 views
Kyiv under drone attack for the second time in the night: explosions were heard in the capital, air defense was working

On the morning of May 16, Kyiv was attacked by drones for the second time in the night. Air defense forces are actively working to eliminate the threat in the sky over the capital, explosions are heard.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:59 AM • 141628 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: enemy attacks with drones, air defense is working

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the morning of May 11. The enemy is trying to attack the capital with drones, air defense is working in the vicinity.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 03:44 AM • 49018 views
NABU officers, prosecutors and tax officials – who will head the Bureau of Economic Security?

The competition for the director of the BEB is at the finish line: out of 43 candidates, 16 remain. Among them are representatives of NABU, SBU, the prosecutor's office and the State Fiscal Service. The commission is checking their assets and integrity.

Politics • May 7, 05:45 AM • 119931 views
Ballistic strike on Kyiv: fire broke out, there are victims

In the Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out in a non-residential building as a result of falling rocket debris. There are victims, medics are on their way to the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:31 PM • 35915 views
Explosions Reported in Kyiv: Enemy Strikes with Ballistic Missiles

Explosions rang out in Kyiv on the night of May 7. Air defense forces are working, there is a threat of ballistics from the north-eastern direction.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:10 PM • 36579 views
Attack on Kyiv: there are victims, including children

As a result of the enemy drone attack in Kyiv, four people sought medical attention in the Sviatoshynskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Among the victims are children aged 14 and 17.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 11:29 PM • 22196 views
In Kyiv, the explosive part of a downed drone detonated: a woman was injured

In Kyiv, in the Darnytskyi district, a woman was injured by the explosion of a part of a downed drone. In addition, about 10 explosions were recorded in the forest park area of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:06 AM • 11588 views
A recreation center burned down in Kyiv due to a Russian attack

As a result of falling debris in the Desnyanskyi district of Kyiv, a three-story building of a recreation center caught fire. One woman received assistance at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 11:58 PM • 29286 views
Night attack on Kyiv: there are victims, a house and cars are on fire

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on April 29, a woman was injured. In the Desnyanskyi district, falling debris was recorded, a private house and cars are on fire.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 11:32 PM • 23536 views
April 25 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the Russian attack

April 25 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv due to the massive Russian strike. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and foreign diplomatic missions will lower their flags in mourning for the dead.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:09 AM • 8929 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions of Ukraine around the world will lower national flags as a sign of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions of Ukraine will lower flags around the world on April 25 as a sign of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv. On April 24, the Russians attacked the capital, killing at least 12 people.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:49 PM • 11619 views
Russian strike on Kyiv: death toll rises to 12, rescuers recover two more bodies from under the rubble

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers unblocked 2 more bodies from under the rubble, increasing the number of dead to 12. A day of mourning has been declared in the city.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 02:36 PM • 10215 views
Rescuers recovered the body of a 27-year-old girl from under the rubble: in Kyiv, the number of victims has increased to nine

In Kyiv, the number of deaths as a result of the Russian attack has increased to 9 people. Rescuers recovered the body of a 27-year-old girl from under the rubble, the search continues.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:36 PM • 7405 views
Russian strike on Kyiv: energy workers have already managed to restore electricity to 300 families

At night, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, some Kyiv residents are without electricity. DTEK energy workers are restoring power supply, already restored electricity to 300 families.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:22 PM • 7275 views