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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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Enemy drone attack on Kyiv: a woman was rescued from a damaged building in Pechersk, a fire broke out in the Sviatoshynskyi district

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out in a non-residential building due to a drone attack, damaging vehicles and garages. In the Pechersk district, a residential building was partially destroyed, and a woman was rescued.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 06:23 AM • 27170 views
Hostile attack on the capital: a house is damaged and a victim is hospitalized

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the top two floors of a residential building were partially destroyed by an enemy attack. Rescuers are working at the scene, and one victim has been hospitalized.

Society • January 1, 06:02 AM • 28948 views
Roof of a residential building burns in Kyiv's Pechersk district after debris falls

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the roof and an apartment of a residential building caught fire. One person sought medical attention, and debris fell on a non-residential building.

Society • January 1, 05:49 AM • 29848 views
Over 150 educational institutions damaged in Kyiv due to Russian shelling

In Kyiv, 156 educational institutions have been damaged by Russian shelling, 122 of which have already been repaired. In 2024, the city experienced 500 air raids and more than 200 strikes.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 07:14 PM • 24252 views
Bribe for rent in the capital's Natalka Park: former head of the UDAR party in Odesa region is put under arrest

The court arrested the former head of the UDAR party in Odesa region for extortion of a $1 million bribe. Oleksandr Sukhanov was detained while receiving $900 thousand for assistance in obtaining a land plot in Natalka Park.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 05:29 PM • 21464 views
Head of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party in Odesa region detained in a case of extortion of a $1 million for “solving” land issues in KCSA

The SBU detained the head of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party in Odesa region in a case of extortion of a $1 million bribe. The politician promised to resolve the issue of land lease near Dnipro through KCSA.

Politics • December 25, 09:57 AM • 19094 views
Russia's missile strike on Kyiv: 12 injured already

As a result of the rocket attack on Kyiv, 12 people were injured, 6 were hospitalized, and one person was killed. Residential buildings, offices, and the heating network were damaged, leaving 630 buildings and dozens of social facilities without heating.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 10:18 AM • 25252 views
Mayor: 9 people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv, information about the deceased confirmed

As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv, 9 people were injured, four of them hospitalized. The body of one person was found.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 07:25 AM • 18761 views
More than 600 homes, educational institutions and hospitals in Kyiv lost heat due to a missile strike

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, 630 houses, 16 hospitals, 17 schools and 13 kindergartens were left without heating due to damage to the heating main. The attack resulted in casualties, with varying reports of deaths.

Society • December 20, 07:17 AM • 19699 views
Mayor: 7 people injured in Russian attack in Kyiv, doctors do not confirm casualties

The mayor of Kyiv reported 7 injured as a result of the enemy attack, two of them hospitalized. Earlier, KCMA reported a possible death, but this information was not confirmed.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:37 AM • 16364 views
Air defense in Kyiv is operating amid threat of enemy drones

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on air defense operations and the movement of enemy UAVs toward the city center. Air defense forces are also operating in Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 07:59 AM • 29916 views
A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected

A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected.

Business News • December 12, 08:58 AM • 22122 views
Klitschko explained why Kyiv restricts traffic on bridges during air alarms

The decision to stop public transport and restrict traffic on bridges during air alarms was made on the recommendation of the military. This is done for the safety of Kiev residents after cases of shelling of transport in the south of the country.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:40 PM • 23978 views
In Kiev, the main Christmas Tree of the country shone

The lights of the country's main Christmas tree were lit on Sofia square. The 15-meter artificial tree was decorated with a 2-kilometer blue Garland and 2 thousand turquoise toys.

Culture • December 6, 03:36 PM • 19408 views
Ukraine'S air defense system shot down 32 of 53 Russian drones: where the attacks took place

On the night of December 6, Russia attacked Ukraine with 53 Shahed drones and other UAVs from the Orel area. Air Defense Forces destroyed 32 drones in six regions, 16 were lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:30 AM • 23833 views
More than a dozen Russian drones destroyed over the capital at night - KCMA

The Defense Forces destroyed more than 10 Russian drones during a night attack on Kiev. The Air Alert was announced twice and lasted 4 hours, the fall of debris was recorded without serious damage.

Society • December 6, 05:14 AM • 103301 views
Night attack of the Russian Federation on Kiev: in one of the districts of the capital, UAV wreckage was found on the road

In the Holosiivsky District of Kiev, the wreckage of a downed enemy UAV was found on the roadway. According to Vitali Klitschko, there were no fires or injuries.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 12:17 AM • 22759 views
Air Defense Forces are working in the capital - Klitschko

Air Defense Forces are working in Kiev due to an attack by enemy drones. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged citizens to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 09:10 PM • 52177 views
Kyiv City Council adopted the capital's budget for next year-Klitschko

The Kyiv City Council has adopted the capital's budget for 2025 in the amount of more than UAH 90 billion. The largest expenditures are provided for education - UAH 32.4 billion and transport - UAH 18.6 billion.

Economy • December 5, 05:41 PM • 42474 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev opened: how the bridge crossing will work

In Kiev, the Podolsk bridge crossing was opened for passenger cars and public transport. Now you can get from Troyeschyna to the city center much faster.

Society • December 1, 10:58 AM • 20460 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev opened for passenger cars

In Kiev, traffic was opened on the Podilsko-Voskresensk bridge for passenger cars and public transport. The bridge crossing will remain closed for trucks for the time being.

Society • December 1, 09:43 AM • 20633 views
Kiosks and cars are on fire in Kiev: what is happening in two districts of the capital

In the Obolonsky District, kiosks on an area of 100 square meters are burning at the market, the fire is not related to the attack. In the Goloseevsky district, because of the wreckage of drones, cars caught fire and damaged the windows of a house.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 04:24 AM • 21928 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev will be opened for passenger cars on December 1

Starting from December 1, cars and public transport will be able to drive along the Podolsk bridge in Kiev. Travel will be accessible through a new tunnel to Troyeschyna, but trucks are still prohibited from moving.

Society • November 27, 07:59 AM • 20557 views
It became known when and where the main Christmas Tree of the country will be opened in Kiev

The main Christmas Tree of Ukraine will be installed on Sofia Square on December 2 at the expense of patrons. The grand opening will take place on December 6, but this year's celebrations will be held without mass events.

Society • November 27, 07:49 AM • 19882 views
In Kiev, the number of victims of the fall of enemy debris on the House has increased

In Kiev, two people were injured as a result of debris falling on a house on the water in the Dnipro district. One of the victims was hospitalized, emergency services are working on the spot.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 02:30 AM • 102633 views
Air defense is operating in Kyiv

Air defense systems have been activated in the Ukrainian capital due to the detection of enemy drones. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 08:58 PM • 45934 views
Mayor: drone threat over Kyiv city center

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has warned Kyiv residents about an enemy drone flying over the center of the capital. He urged citizens to stay in shelters until the danger is over.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:19 AM • 33536 views
Kyiv has completed the heating connection: how many houses are already heated

Almost all residential buildings in Kyiv are connected to heating. More than 96% of buildings of housing cooperatives, condominiums and departmental buildings already receive heat on individual applications.

Society • November 7, 06:12 PM • 28937 views
The enemy is attacking Kyiv: fires and debris falling on the medical center

A private house is on fire in the Podil district of the Ukrainian capital due to the fall of UAV debris. In the Solomyansky district, the debris fell on the territory of a medical center, details are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:51 AM • 40463 views
Drone debris damaged buildings in two districts of the capital: what is known about the consequences

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, a fire was localized on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building due to a falling UAV. In the Solomensky district, a residential building was damaged and a fire in a non-residential building was reported.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:22 AM • 103804 views