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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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As a result of an enemy attack on Kyiv, UAV wreckage falls in Holosiivskyi district

Wreckage of enemy UAVs has fallen in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv as a result of the attack. According to the KCMA and Mayor Klitschko, no fire broke out, and the crash site is being examined by the relevant services.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 04:00 AM • 64146 views
Klitschko: Air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs in the capital

The air defense system was activated in Kyiv due to an attack by enemy UAVs. Enemy “chessmen” were spotted in seven regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 02:32 AM • 72321 views
New footage shows the aftermath of the Russian attack in Kyiv

A residential building was damaged in the Pechersk district, and garages and tram tracks were damaged in the Sviatoshynskyi district. Six people were injured in the attack, including a pregnant woman.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 08:16 AM • 27709 views
6 people have been injured in the Russian attack in Kyiv: a pregnant woman among them

Six people were injured in the hostile attack on Kyiv. Two were hospitalized, four were treated on the spot, including a pregnant woman.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 07:28 AM • 29285 views
Hostile attack on Kyiv: four injured already

Four people were injured and two were hospitalized as a result of a Russian UAV attack on Kyiv. Tram tracks in Sviatoshynskyi district and three trams were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 07:07 AM • 31041 views
Three people have been injured in a drone attack in Kyiv

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, three people were injured in an attack by Russian drones, two were hospitalized. The upper floors of a residential building were damaged, and a fire broke out in a non-residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 06:30 AM • 28982 views
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 • 27183 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 • 28971 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 • 29874 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 • 24277 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 • 21494 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 • 19117 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 • 25266 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 • 18781 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 • 19720 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 • 16379 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 • 29946 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 • 22132 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 • 23998 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 • 19427 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 • 23841 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 • 103316 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 • 22775 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 • 52206 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 • 42514 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 • 20479 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 • 20665 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 • 21948 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 • 20566 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 • 19902 views