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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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Water supply in Kyiv fully restored - KMDA

The power supply to Kyivvodokanal's water facilities has been stabilized, and the capital's water supply is fully operational. Energy workers are completing the restoration of power grids, and electricity has been returned to 466,000 consumers.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:44 PM • 7813 views
Night attack by Russia on Kyiv: energy workers restored electricity to another 43,000 homes

DTEK energy workers restored electricity supply to 43,000 homes in Kyiv after the night attack. In total, electricity was restored to 466,000 families within 24 hours.

Kyiv • October 10, 03:47 PM • 3441 views
The enemy does not stop, a new attack on Kyiv is predicted in the coming days: the mayor calls to stock up on water and prepare a first aid kit

Kyiv has survived one of the most difficult attacks, but the enemy does not stop, and a new one is predicted in the coming days. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Kyiv residents to stock up on water, prepare a first aid kit and a set of food products.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:28 PM • 6921 views
Night attack on Kyiv: 12 wounded, eight hospitalized - Klychko

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on October 10, 12 people were injured, eight of whom were hospitalized. In the capital, the movement of suburban trains on the Kyiv-Hrebinka section is complicated, and work is underway to eliminate infrastructure damage.

Society • October 10, 05:17 AM • 4845 views
Passage through DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhia blocked after attack - OVA

On October 10, passage through the DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhia was closed. These are preventive measures, traffic will be restored after the security situation stabilizes.

Society • October 10, 03:42 AM • 4719 views
Minor delays possible on Kyiv's circular electric train

On October 10, the Kyiv circular electric train operates according to its usual schedule, despite power supply problems in the capital. Minor delays are possible due to the priority passage of other trains.

Society • October 10, 03:18 AM • 3954 views
Due to power issues, Kyiv metro changes train schedule on October 10 - KMDA

On October 10, Kyiv metro changed its schedule due to a difficult energy situation. Train intervals will be 6-7 minutes, and some sections will be temporarily unavailable.

Society • October 10, 02:44 AM • 4205 views
20 people rescued: SES showed photos of the aftermath of the attack on Kyiv (video)PhotoVideo

On the night of October 10, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure facilities were destroyed in Kyiv. Rescuers saved 20 people, 9 were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:00 AM • 4559 views
Energy workers restore power supply in Kyiv after massive attack - Klychko

Energy specialists are restoring power supply in Kyiv after Russia's massive combined attack on October 10. The situation remains difficult, and all necessary services are involved in overcoming it.

Society • October 10, 01:41 AM • 3444 views
Russians attacked Kyiv region: fires in a private house and a mini-marketPhoto

On the night of October 10, drones attacked the Kyiv region, causing fires in a private house and a mini-market in the Brovary district. No casualties among the population were reported.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:18 AM • 3942 views
Night attack on Kyiv: number of injured increased to nine - Klychko

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on October 10, the number of injured increased to nine people. Five of them were hospitalized, the others are receiving outpatient treatment.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:04 AM • 3717 views
Due to the night attack by the Russian Federation, part of Kyiv was left without electricity and water

As a result of Russian shelling of critical infrastructure in Kyiv on the night of October 10, part of the city, including the Left Bank, was left without electricity. Water supply disruptions were also recorded in some districts of the capital.

Society • October 10, 12:54 AM • 3999 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: eight injured, power outages reported

Eight people have been reported injured in Kyiv after a massive attack by the Russian army, five of whom have been hospitalized. Some areas of the capital are experiencing power outages due to strikes on critical infrastructure.

Society • October 10, 12:22 AM • 33444 views
In Kyiv, due to a massive UAV attack, there may be power and water supply interruptions - Klitschko

Late in the evening on October 9, Russian attack drones attacked Ukraine, causing interruptions in electricity and water supply in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the air defense operation and the readiness of services to respond.

Society • October 9, 09:29 PM • 20169 views
In Kyiv, the ceilings of a building in Vidradny collapsed, where no threats had been previously recorded – KMDAPhoto

In Kyiv, the ceilings of a residential building on Vidradny Avenue, damaged by Russian shelling, collapsed. Previously, experts had not found signs of danger in this particular part of the structure. The city allocated funds for major repairs.

Society • October 9, 03:11 PM • 4661 views
The first metro station in Vynohradar will be opened in 2026 - Klitschko

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the opening of at least one metro station in Vynohradar next year. Volodymyr Repik, director of the Kyiv City State Administration's finance department, confirmed the continuation of work on the facility.

Society • October 9, 01:44 PM • 4046 views
Air defense forces are operating on the left bank of the capital, enemy drones are heading towards the city - mayor

Air defense forces are working on enemy drones on the left bank of Kyiv. Many more drones are heading towards the capital, an air raid alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 07:59 PM • 14641 views
Heating season for hospitals, schools, and kindergartens to begin tomorrow in Kyiv

Starting October 3, the heating season will begin in Kyiv for hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and other social institutions. Heat connection is carried out upon individual requests from the heads of institutions.

Society • October 2, 12:34 PM • 2760 views
74-year-old woman dies in hospital: death toll from September 7 Kyiv attack rises

A 74-year-old woman, injured in the enemy attack on Kyiv on September 7, died in intensive care. The death toll from the enemy strike has risen to five, including a young woman, her child, her husband, and a pregnant woman.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 02:48 PM • 4073 views
Massive attack on Kyiv: 14 wounded already reportedPhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, four people were killed, 14 were injured, one of them in serious condition. In the Solomianskyi district, work continues on clearing the rubble of a residential building.

Society • September 28, 08:54 AM • 5562 views
Enemy attack on Kyiv: 4 dead, 13 injured, residential buildings and kindergarten damaged

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 4 people died, including a 12-year-old girl, and 13 people were injured. Residential buildings, a kindergarten, and the Institute of Cardiology were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 07:24 AM • 16538 views
Two people, including a 12-year-old girl, are known to have died as a result of the attack in the Solomianskyi district of the capital - MBA

A woman died as a result of an enemy attack on a residential building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. According to preliminary information, a woman who worked at the scene is known to have died.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:33 AM • 14884 views
Medical facility building and kindergarten damaged in Kyiv attack - Klitschko

Six people were injured and five were hospitalized as a result of the night attack on the capital. Debris fell on residential buildings, a kindergarten, and caused fires.

Society • September 28, 05:12 AM • 14495 views
Kyiv under massive drone and missile attack: what is known

On the night of September 28, Kyiv was subjected to a new attack. Two people were injured in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, where debris damaged residential and non-residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 03:02 AM • 30533 views
In the capital, a residential five-story building was partially destroyed as a result of the attack - Klychko

In Kyiv, as a result of the night attack, debris fell on the roof of a five-story building and non-residential development in the Solomianskyi district. Debris was also recorded falling in the Dniprovskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 02:02 AM • 7604 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: Air defense working on enemy drones

Air defense is working on enemy drones in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko and head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko urge residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 01:39 AM • 48122 views
When does the heating season start in Kyiv - the authorities' answer

The heating season in Kyiv will begin when the average daily temperature stays at 8 degrees for three days. The city is preparing for emergencies by installing backup power sources.

Society • September 27, 09:22 AM • 4534 views
Fragments of an enemy UAV fell in several districts of Kyiv, damaging the trolleybus network

Fragments of an enemy UAV that attacked Kyiv on September 19 fell in several locations of the capital. The trolleybus network was damaged, and there are no preliminary reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 11:21 PM • 69360 views
Estonia confirms aid to Ukraine for 2026: over 100 million euros

Estonia will continue to provide aid to Ukraine at 0. 25% of its GDP, which amounts to over 100 million euros. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the support, including training and IT solutions in the defense sector.

Politics • September 14, 12:36 PM • 11862 views
Google has provided Ukraine with over $55 million in aid over three years: what is known about the cooperationPhoto

Google has allocated over $45 million in financial aid and more than $10 million in technical solutions to Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration and Google representatives discussed the integration of urban data and the use of AI for city development.

Technologies • September 11, 12:15 AM • 3789 views