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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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A drone attacked a residential building in the center of Kyiv: evacuation continues

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the upper floors of a high-rise building caught fire as a result of a drone attack. Rescuers are evacuating residents, and there is no information about the victims.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 03:30 AM • 105802 views
Fragments of enemy UAVs fall in two districts of Kyiv

Wreckage of enemy UAVs was recorded falling in Desnianskyi and Obolonskyi districts of Kyiv. As a result of the attack, green spaces in Muromets Park and on the waterfront caught fire.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 12:58 AM • 80546 views
Explosion occurs in Kyiv suburbs, air defense system in operation

An explosion occurs in the Vyshgorod district near Kyiv. Air defense forces are operating in the capital and the region due to the detection of enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 08:52 PM • 15643 views
Fourth air alert since the beginning of the day: air defense in Kyiv is back in operation

Another air alert has been issued in the capital of Ukraine due to the threat of UAVs. Air defense forces are actively working in the Vynohradar district, and residents are urged to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 11:13 AM • 45066 views
Number of casualties increases after drone attack on residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, 2 people were injured in a drone attack, one was hospitalized. A 16-story building caught fire, and apartments on the upper floors were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 06:02 AM • 21390 views
One person was wounded in the capital due to an enemy drone attack

A residential building caught fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv as a result of falling drone debris. The fire covered 50 square meters on the 15th and 16th floors, and one person was injured.

Kyiv • November 2, 05:25 AM • 21682 views
Wreckage of downed drones caused a fire in a residential building in Kyiv

Debris from the downed drones was seen falling in the Solomyansky district of Kyiv. The incident caused a fire in a residential building, and an ambulance was called to the scene.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 04:15 AM • 21900 views
All houses in Kyiv will be connected to heat within 7 days - Klitschko

The mayor of Kyiv said that it would take 7 days to connect heat to all buildings due to the scale of the system. Most schools, kindergartens and hospitals have already been connected.

Society • October 31, 09:01 AM • 51043 views
An apartment in a residential building burns down in Kyiv as a result of a fall of a “shahed”: there are victims

A fire broke out in a residential building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district as a result of a Russian drone attack. Five people were injured, all of whom received medical care on the spot.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 02:44 AM • 107873 views
In Kyiv, the number of victims increased due to a UAV attack, a gas pipeline was damaged

In Solomyansky district of Kyiv, the number of people injured in a UAV attack has increased to four. A gas pipeline was damaged by falling drone debris, and gas supply was temporarily cut off.

Society • October 29, 04:07 AM • 111927 views
Death toll in Kyiv rises to 5: child killed

A girl born in 2009 died as a result of hostile shelling in Solomyansky district of Kyiv, 5 other people were injured. Apartments from the 17th to the 21st floors of the residential building were damaged, the fire was extinguished.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:16 PM • 19001 views
Fire localized in the capital: unfortunately, one person died and four were injured

One person died and four were injured as a result of hostile shelling of a residential building in Solomyansky district of Kyiv. The fire was localized and more than 100 residents were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 08:16 PM • 24954 views
More than 100 residents evacuated from building damaged by shelling in Kyiv: there are injured

As a result of hostile shelling in Solomyansky district of Kyiv, apartments from the 17th to the 21st floors of a residential building were damaged. Rescuers evacuated more than 100 people, two of the injured received medical treatment on the spot.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 07:48 PM • 25827 views
Residents of high-rise building evacuated after drone strike in Kyiv

An enemy drone hit a high-rise building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district, damaging floors 17-19. Residents are being evacuated and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 07:07 PM • 25791 views
The upper floors are burning: first footage after an enemy drone strike on a high-rise building in Kyiv appeared online

An enemy drone hit a residential building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district, causing a fire on the upper floors. Emergency services are working at the scene, information is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 06:41 PM • 25212 views
Mayor: Enemy UAV hits residential building in Kyiv

An enemy UAV hit a residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, and emergency services are on their way. Hostile drones were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 06:25 PM • 27241 views
Klitschko's deputy, who was suspended amid a journalistic investigation, resigned

Volodymyr Prokopiv resigned as deputy head of the KCSA following an investigation into his family's wealth. He declared his readiness for inspections and openness to journalists.

Politics • October 22, 10:04 AM • 30100 views
Klitschko suspends his deputy Prokopiv after second part of journalists' investigation

The mayor of Kyiv has suspended Volodymyr Prokopiv from his duties as deputy head of the KCSA following a journalists' investigation.

Politics • October 22, 06:59 AM • 22942 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense works on the left bank

Explosions were reported in Kyiv, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that air defense systems were operating on the left bank of the capital. The Air Force warned of the threat of drone attacks, and residents were advised to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 10:02 PM • 20654 views
Air defense forces are working in Kyiv, residents are asked to stay in shelters

An air alert has been declared in the Ukrainian capital due to the threat of attack drones. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the work of air defense forces and urged Kyiv residents to stay in shelters for safety.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 08:50 PM • 30552 views
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralize all Russian drones flying at Kyiv - KCMA

Air defense forces repelled a nighttime Russian drone attack on Kyiv that lasted more than 3. 5 hours.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 04:20 AM • 49829 views
Klitschko: A woman was injured during Russia's night attack on the capital

In Darnytsia district of Kyiv, a woman was injured by a piece of an enemy drone that flew through her balcony window. She was hospitalized and underwent surgery.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 03:09 AM • 64514 views
Klitschko: Podilsko-Voskresenskyi bridge will be fully opened in early November

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced plans to fully reopen the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge in early November. Currently, work is underway under the railroad, where reinforced concrete piles are being installed in a 90-meter-long tunnel.

Kyiv • October 17, 03:06 PM • 21346 views
Russian attack on the capital: a piece of an enemy drone was found on the territory of a kindergarten

A part of a Russian drone was found on the territory of a kindergarten in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after a night attack. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that a window was damaged, but there were no other damages or injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 05:35 AM • 52854 views
Mayor: Air defense forces are working in Kyiv

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the work of air defense in Pushcha-Vodytsia. He urged residents of the capital to stay in shelters because of the possible threat.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:34 PM • 30559 views
Enemy drone spotted over Kyiv, possible air defense operation

Hostile drones were spotted over the Obolon district of Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned of possible air defense operations and urged residents to take cover.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:19 PM • 19256 views
Heating season in Kyiv: 234 social facilities are already heated, residential buildings will be connected when it gets colder

In Kyiv, 234 social buildings, including schools, kindergartens and hospitals, have been connected to heating. Residential buildings will be connected when the average daily temperature drops to +8°C for three days.

Society • October 16, 10:35 AM • 11924 views
Air Defense in Kyiv: repelling an attack by enemy UAVs

Kyiv is on air alert due to an attack by enemy drones. Air defense is actively working in Troyeschyna, and residents are urged to stay in shelters until the alarm is lifted.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:04 PM • 38781 views
Relatives of Klitschko's deputy bought apartments and offices: they accumulated a lot of real estate in Kyiv - media

The investigation revealed that relatives of Volodymyr Prokopiv, the Deputy Mayor of Kyiv, purchased numerous properties during his tenure at the Kyiv City Council and KCSA. The purchases include apartments, offices and commercial premises in prestigious districts of the capital.

Kyiv • October 14, 06:03 PM • 25280 views
Klitschko: Sounds of explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense system in operation

On the night of October 11, explosions were heard in Kyiv, and air defense forces were working. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 02:57 AM • 106599 views