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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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Klitschko confirmed that the number of victims as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv has risen to 28 people.

The number of people killed as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv on June 17 has risen to 28. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and have also rescued nine cats from the destroyed entrance.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:08 PM • 4866 views
June 18 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for those killed in the Russian attack

June 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the massive Russian attack. Flags will be lowered and entertainment events will be banned in the city. The National Council recommends that TV channels and radio stations change their broadcasting schedules.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 03:00 AM • 85477 views
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, the death of 10 people has been confirmed - the mayor

At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv with 175 drones and 16 missiles, one of which hit a multi-story building. Currently, 14 deaths are known, the search and rescue operation continues.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:19 PM • 2530 views
In the Kyiv region, DTEK specialists restored electricity to homes that were de-energized as a result of Russian shelling

In the Kyiv region, DTEK restored power supply to houses de-energized as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation. Due to damage to electrical equipment, 1148 houses remained without electricity.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:04 PM • 2779 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: Historical building of KPI damaged and train painted by famous artist vandalized

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the historical building of KPI, an Intercity+ train with a mural by Barbara Kruger, and two Ukrposhta branches were damaged. The train has already been repaired and dispatched on its route.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 11:00 AM • 6983 views
Eliminating fires after attacks on Kyiv: more than 100 tons of water have already been dropped from helicopters, extinguishing continues

The aftermath of Russian attacks is being cleared in Kyiv. Rescuers, using helicopters, made more than 50 water drops to extinguish fires in three locations.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:25 AM • 4047 views
Mourning declared in Kyiv for victims of massive Russian attack

June 18 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for victims of massive Russian attack. Entertainment events are prohibited in the city, flags are lowered, and debris removal is underway.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:42 AM • 3745 views
The ballistic missile that destroyed the entrance of a high-rise building in Kyiv collapsed the concrete floors into the basement - Klimenko

The ballistic missile that hit a high-rise building in Kyiv broke through the floors to the basement. As a result of the impact, 9 floors of the building collapsed to the level of a 2-story building.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 07:51 AM • 4771 views
Number of injured in the Russian attack in Kyiv has increased: details

As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, 114 people have already been injured, 68 of them have been hospitalized. Three people died in the Darnytskyi district, said Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 07:16 AM • 3789 views
Russian Federation attack on the capital: cluster munition parts found in Nyvky

Parts of cluster munitions were found in Nyvky, Kyiv, after a Russian missile strike.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:45 AM • 162973 views
An elderly US citizen died during the enemy attack on Kyiv - Klitschko

On the night of June 17, a 62-year-old US citizen died in the Solomyanskyi district during an attack on Kyiv. Doctors pronounced clinical death.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:14 AM • 4035 views
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: at least 14 dead, over 40 injured

As a result of a hostile attack by strike drones in Kyiv, at least 14 people were killed, 40 injured, and extensive destruction was recorded in various districts of the capital.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 10:15 PM • 49648 views
Kyiv under attack by enemy "Shaheds": air defense is working, falling debris recorded, cars are on fire

On the night of June 17, Kyiv was attacked by Russian drones. Debris fell in the Solomyanskyi district, where medics were called, and cars caught fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district, air defense is working.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:40 PM • 37595 views
Two injured in Kyiv as a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation

Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the night drone attack. One was hospitalized, the other woman is receiving outpatient treatment. There is also damage in the Darnytskyi district.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 05:43 AM • 2710 views
Explosions in Kyiv: the capital is attacked by strike drones, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in Kyiv due to the attack of "Shahed" drones. Air defense forces are working, shooting down enemy targets. Residents of the left bank are recommended to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:19 PM • 44776 views
Massive attack on Kyiv: four wounded already

As a result of a massive attack on Kyiv on the night of June 10, four people were injured. 7 out of 10 districts of the capital were damaged, there are destructions and fires.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 03:35 AM • 5418 views
Night attack on Kyiv: there are victims, fires in almost all districts of the city.

Kyiv experienced a massive drone attack overnight. In the Obolonskyi district, one person was hospitalized, and there are destructions and fires in various districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:18 AM • 66189 views
A residential building is on fire in Kyiv after a massive drone attack: there are victims

On the night of June 10, Kyiv was subjected to a massive drone attack. A residential building is on fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district, there is a victim, debris fell in different districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 12:34 AM • 9633 views
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 • 41468 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 • 46756 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 • 4250 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 • 88869 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 • 24570 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 • 3027 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 • 3682 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 • 3702 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 • 5149 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 • 54870 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 • 15249 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 • 23916 views