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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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Most in one night since the start of the Russian invasion: 9 children injured in Kyiv due to Russian attack

As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, nine children were injured, which is the largest number in one night since the start of the full-scale war. Among the victims is also a six-year-old boy. In total, six residents of the capital died.

Society • July 31, 07:06 AM • 4865 views
Up to 10 people may be under the rubble in Kyiv after the Russian attack - Ministry of Internal Affairs

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, an entrance of a residential building collapsed. Currently, 6 dead and over 50 injured are known, 30 of whom have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 06:16 AM • 118798 views
Russian missile strike on Kyiv: residential area attacked

Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kyiv on the night of July 31, attacking a residential area. Windows were blown out in the Shevchenkivskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, including in the children's ward of a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 02:29 AM • 10461 views
Enemy drones attack Kyiv: air defense is working in the capital

Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense is working. Enemy UAVs are entering the city from different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 08:22 PM • 60231 views
Attack on Kyiv: number of injured increased to eight, including a child

In Kyiv, as a result of the enemy attack on July 28, the number of injured increased to eight, all of them from the Darnytskyi district. Among them is a child, one person is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 02:03 AM • 42666 views
Kyiv under enemy attack: at least five people injured

On the night of July 28, Kyiv was subjected to an enemy attack, as a result of which five people were injured. In the Darnytskyi district, windows were blown out in a residential high-rise building.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:45 PM • 8042 views
misappropriated UAH 75 million from the Kyiv budget: former director of the Kyiv City State Administration department served with suspicion notice

The former official of the Kyiv City State Administration and three entrepreneurs are accused of embezzling UAH 75 million allocated from the Kyiv budget under the “Turbota. Nazustrich Kyivianam” (Care. Towards Kyivans) program.

Kyiv • July 23, 01:32 PM • 6152 views
Night strike on Kyiv: one person killed

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, one person was killed, and another man was hospitalized with multiple injuries. The entrance to Lukyanivska metro station was damaged, a fire was recorded on the roof of a residential building, and a fire broke out in a kindergarten.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 02:02 AM • 10299 views
Attack on Kyiv: fires and destruction in four districts, there are casualties

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, fires and destruction were recorded in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts. Public channels report a fire at the Lukianivska metro station.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 01:18 AM • 82347 views
Debris of a Russian drone fell in a private sector of Kyiv

On the evening of July 18, debris of an enemy UAV was recorded falling in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. There is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 08:16 PM • 13472 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense forces at work

Air defense forces are actively working in Kyiv and near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents not to leave shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:06 PM • 36190 views
Air defense forces are working near Kyiv - mayor

Air defense is working near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 06:36 PM • 14746 views
Night attack on Ukraine: explosions in Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi, air defense operating in Kyiv

On the night of July 12, explosions were heard in several Ukrainian cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi. In Kyiv, air defense forces are operating in the Holosiivskyi district, and new cruise missiles are entering from the Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:46 AM • 13582 views
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 • 3693 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 • 2835 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 • 50999 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 • 3072 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 • 5376 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 • 3253 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 • 2745 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 • 3814 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 • 18857 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 • 25199 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 • 10759 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 • 1704 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 • 4169 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 • 2517 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 • 45259 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 • 26406 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 • 3706 views