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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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In Kyiv, at least two people were injured and fires broke out in three districts as a result of the night attack.

Last night, the enemy attacked Kyiv, there are hits. In the Darnytskyi district of the capital, medics hospitalized two injured people. Fires were recorded in three districts.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:10 AM • 11422 views
Attack on Kyiv: Fires broke out in two districts

As a result of an enemy attack in Kyiv, fires broke out in the Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Debris fell on the territory of non-residential buildings, information on the destruction is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:38 AM • 11098 views
Missile attack on Kyiv: explosions heard at night, air defense is working

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the night of April 6. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a missile attack and a call for medics to the Darnytskyi district, urging residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:21 AM • 10338 views
Drone debris hit Kyiv - Klitschko

On the night of April 5, Russia launched drones at Kyiv. Drone debris fell in the Dniprovskyi district, and a fire broke out in the Desnyanskyi district, which was extinguished. There were no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:24 AM • 26986 views
In the Kyiv City Council, the tribune was blocked with the demand to dismiss the secretary due to the Komarnytskyi case

At the Kyiv City Council session, deputies blocked the tribune, demanding the resignation of Bondarenko, who is a witness in the corruption case. Klitschko announced a secret vote on April 8.

Politics • April 3, 01:23 PM • 11480 views
**"Komarnytskyi Tapes" Case: Further Dismissals Reported**

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of officials in the land fraud case. Among those dismissed are deputy heads of the KCSA and directors of communal enterprises.

Politics • April 3, 09:45 AM • 10386 views
A surface crossing will appear in the center of Kyiv, at the intersection with Prorizna Street

A surface crossing will appear in the center of Kyiv, on Khreshchatyk, as part of a barrier-free route. It will become part of Olena Zelenska's "Barrier-Free" initiative.

Society • March 31, 05:56 PM • 51462 views
Vitaliy Klitschko declared more than UAH 1.2 million in salary and a white grand piano

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko declared UAH 1. 2 million in salary and UAH 1.5 million in royalties. He also declared apartments, a house, land, watches, a grand piano and vehicles.

Politics • March 31, 05:27 PM • 36721 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: air defense systems are working

In the evening of March 28, Kyiv was attacked by drones. Air defense forces are actively working, and city authorities are urging residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:36 PM • 55048 views
KMVA canceled the competition for managers of apartment buildings - Tkachenko

The head of the KMVA, Timur Tkachenko, canceled the competition for managers of apartment buildings due to violations of the law on regulatory policy. The document was signed without discussion with citizens.

Politics • March 27, 09:36 PM • 70689 views
Changes will be made to the General Plan of Kyiv, taking into account the challenges of the war - Mayor

Kyiv authorities have signed a draft task to amend the city's General Plan, taking into account the challenges of the war, demographic changes and infrastructure restoration. The updated plan will form the basis of an integrated approach to urban planning.

Kyiv • March 26, 01:25 PM • 33118 views
The level of trust of Ukrainians in officials and politicians remains low - Razumkov Center

According to a study by the Razumkov Center, Ukrainians mostly do not trust politicians and officials. Volodymyr Zelenskyy retains the most trust (60%), and Oleksiy Arestovych has the least (88%).

Society • March 25, 01:14 PM • 17144 views
The number of victims of the Russian drone attack has increased in Kyiv

As a result of the night drone attack on Kyiv, three people died, including a 5-year-old child. Ten people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.

Society • March 23, 08:31 AM • 307881 views
7 injured in Kyiv: city authorities reported the consequences of the enemy attack

On the night of March 23, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, causing destruction and fires. Seven people were injured, one was hospitalized, said Vitaliy Klitschko.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 12:39 AM • 68530 views
Drones hit high-rise buildings in Kyiv: fires in different districts

On the night of March 23, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, hitting high-rise buildings in the Dniprovskyi and Podilskyi districts. Debris caused fires in the Holosiivskyi, Desnyanskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:46 PM • 94041 views
A house is on fire in Kyiv after being hit by Russian drones, debris falls in the Holosiivskyi district

On the night of March 23, a Russian drone hit a multi-story building in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, causing a fire. Debris fell in the Holosiivskyi district.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:56 PM • 96817 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: Air defense is working, a UAV fell in the Podilskyi district

In the evening of March 22, explosions were heard in Kyiv during the alarm, air defense was working. A UAV was recorded falling in the Podilskyi district, without destruction or casualties, they urge to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:14 PM • 62477 views
On the night of March 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: air defense was working in Kyiv

On the night of March 17, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with attack drones. Air defense was working in Kyiv and a number of regions. The drones were moving towards Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 10:54 PM • 34219 views
"Komarnytskyi tapes" case: Klitschko announced the dismissal of several people involved and announced new resignations

Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of Kyiv City State Administration officials involved in land corruption in the Kyiv City Council. The mayor also announced further inspections and reorganization in the urban planning sector.

Politics • March 13, 10:39 AM • 32508 views
Traffic on the Southern Bridge will be partially opened in Kyiv - Mayor

The Kyiv Defense Council has allowed traffic on the Southern Bridge from the left bank to the right bank. Restrictions on traffic during alerts have also been partially lifted on two bridges.

Kyiv • March 12, 09:30 AM • 23272 views
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv and the region

Movement of enemy drones has been recorded in the airspace of Kyiv and Kyiv region. Air defense forces are actively working on the left bank of the capital, residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 08:52 PM • 32925 views
The glass bridge in Kyiv has been damaged again: what is known

New cracks have appeared on the glass elements of the pedestrian bridge in the center of Kyiv. The bridge, opened in 2019, has already suffered damage multiple times, including the aftermath of a Russian missile strike in 2022.

Kyiv • March 4, 03:14 PM • 30141 views
Explosions in Kyiv: Air defense repels attack of Russian “Shahed”

Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a. m. due to an attack by enemy drones. Klitschko reported on the air defense and urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 11:39 PM • 102865 views
KCSA announces the dismissal of defendants in the “land case”

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced the dismissal of several senior officials of KCSA and utility companies. The decision was made after the NABU's Operation Clean City on land corruption.

Politics • February 28, 12:44 PM • 36095 views
“Kyiv Digital has launched an accessibility map

The Kyiv Digital app has launched an online map of accessibility with information on barrier-free entry and other amenities. More than 1,200 facilities have already been marked on the map, and their number will continue to grow.

Kyiv • February 26, 03:19 PM • 35910 views
Explosions occurred in Kyiv, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in Kyiv and air defense is activated. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the threat of a UAV attack from two directions and called for people to take cover.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:59 PM • 54495 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in the capital, and air defense forces are operating in the Darnytsia district due to the threat of enemy drones. The Air Force has warned of the danger, and air defense is also active in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:35 PM • 88024 views
Traffic on the South Bridge may be partially allowed in the capital

Kyiv authorities are negotiating with the military to restore traffic from the left to the right bank of the Southern Bridge. The final decision depends on the military and the city's Defense Council.

Society • February 24, 12:11 PM • 39789 views
Explosions are heard in Kyiv: Air defense destroys Russian drones

In the evening of February 23, movement of enemy UAVs and air defense operations were spotted in Kyiv. Drones are approaching the city center from the south and northeast.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:15 PM • 99873 views
Russian attack on the center of Kyiv: city authorities updated information about the fall of UAV debris

On the night of February 23, Kyiv suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. The wreckage of a UAV fell in an open area in the Pechersk district, damaging the windows of a non-residential building, with no injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 11:02 PM • 97018 views