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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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Night drone attack on Kyiv: debris damaged the balcony of an apartment in Obolon

Russian occupiers launched a drone attack on Kyiv at night on January 31. As a result of the fall of the drone debris, a balcony was damaged and glass was broken in an apartment in Obolon, with no injuries.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 04:13 AM • 106611 views
The capital's scandal: why Klitschko and Tkachenko “quarreled”, all the statements and accusations

Vitali Klitschko appealed to Zelensky, accusing KCMA head Timur Tkachenko of blocking the city's work and exceeding his authority. Tkachenko denied the accusations and promised to solve the problems of Kyiv residents.

Politics • January 29, 04:16 PM • 37225 views
Air defense forces are working in Kyiv against enemy drones - mayor

An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of enemy attack drones. Air defense forces are actively working to destroy the UAVs in the capital.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:13 AM • 34879 views
Wreckage of an enemy drone crashes near a subway station in Kyiv

The wreckage of an enemy UAV fell near a metro station in Kyiv's Darnytsia district. Earlier, the Air Force reported that a drone was approaching from the northeast.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 04:21 AM • 114301 views
Public transport in Kyiv during air alerts: KCMA promises to resolve the issue

The head of the KCMA, Timur Tkachenko, announced the upcoming revision of the rules for public transport during alarms. The authorities are looking for a balanced solution to ensure the safety of Kyiv residents and avoid crowds.

Society • January 24, 05:17 PM • 40634 views
Air defense in Kyiv: residents are urged to stay in shelters

In the capital of Ukraine, the air defense forces were recorded working on enemy drones. The head of the KCMA urged civilians to stay in safe places until the alarm is lifted.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 10:31 PM • 73723 views
Mayor: three people confirmed dead in Kyiv due to Russian attack

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirms that three people were killed in an enemy attack on the capital. Earlier, four people were reported dead.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 09:39 AM • 45112 views
A fire broke out in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv - what is known about the incident

A fire broke out in a non-residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, and emergency services were sent to the scene. After a series of explosions, water supply was cut off in some parts of the capital.

Society • January 18, 04:12 AM • 101883 views
Mayor: Air defense is working in the center of Kyiv

Air defense systems have been activated in the Ukrainian capital due to the threat of an enemy UAV from the east. An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and several regions.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 10:22 AM • 110801 views
It can lead to tragedy: Klitschko on public transportation during air raids

The mayor of Kyiv has spoken out against populist demands not to stop public transportation during air raids. According to him, such decisions could lead to a tragedy, so the authorities are guided exclusively by the recommendations of the military.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 05:50 PM • 35300 views
Air defense in Kyiv: what is happening in Obolon and why the alert was announced

The air defense system in the Ukrainian capital has been activated, especially in the Obolon district. The Air Force reports a significant number of enemy drones in the airspace.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 09:57 PM • 52396 views
Is it definitely the end of his career? All the “retirements” of Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury announced the end of his boxing career after two defeats to Usyk. Experts analyze the reasons for this decision and the likelihood of the British fighter's return to the ring.

Sports • January 13, 06:55 PM • 215741 views
Drone debris crashes in two Kyiv districts: what is known about the consequences

UAV wreckage was spotted falling in Darnytskyi and Holosiivskyi districts of Kyiv. A fire was extinguished in a private house in Darnytskyi district. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 06:28 AM • 44792 views
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 • 64151 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 • 72338 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 • 27713 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 • 29289 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 • 31044 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 • 28989 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 • 27187 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 • 28982 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 • 29880 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 • 24283 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 • 21506 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 • 19127 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 • 25270 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 • 18788 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 • 19725 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 • 16381 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 • 29955 views