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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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The enemy attacked the capital again: one person is known to have been killed, and air quality has deteriorated due to the fire

In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, UAV debris caused a fire in a non-residential building. One person was killed and another injured.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 06:13 PM • 14768 views
The enemy attacked critical infrastructure in Kyiv; there may be disruptions to hot water supply in two districts, the mayor says

A critical infrastructure facility was attacked in the capital. There may be disruptions to hot water supply in Desnianskyi District and part of Dniprovskyi District.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 03:44 PM • 39366 views
In Kyiv, fragments of an enemy UAV fell onto a business center, sparking a fire — mayor

In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, fragments of an enemy drone caused a fire at a business center. Emergency services have headed to the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 02:53 PM • 14216 views
Kyiv has declared August 21 a day of mourning for the victims of Russia’s nighttime attackPhoto

In Kyiv, flags will be flown at half-mast and entertainment events will be banned on August 21. Twelve people were killed and another 34 injured as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:44 AM • 4873 views
Death toll in Kyiv from Russian attack rises to 12PhotoVideo

In Kyiv, the death toll from Russia's massive attack has risen to 12. Another injured person died in hospital, Vitali Klitschko reported.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:20 AM • 21968 views
Mass Russian attack on Kyiv: 11 killed and more than 30 injuredPhotoVideo

As a result of the massive attack in Kyiv, 11 people were killed and more than 30 were injured. Buildings, a school, a children's hospital and warehouses were damaged in three districts.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:13 AM • 4901 views
The death toll from the overnight attack on Kyiv has risen

As a result of the ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, three people were killed and 20 residents were injured. Part of the capital was left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 12:41 AM • 28937 views
Attack on Kyiv: at least four people injured, children's hospital damaged

At least four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the enemy attack. Fires, destruction, and damage to a hospital were reported in the city's districts.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 10:05 PM • 59843 views
Kyiv attacked with ballistic missiles: hits and fires recorded

On the night of August 20, Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles. Hits were recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district, while non-residential premises are on fire in the Darnytskyi district.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 09:11 PM • 22006 views
Russia's attack on Kyiv damaged the office of the Nash Format publishing house and destroyed the Petrivka book marketPhoto

The Nash Format office near the Pochaina metro station was damaged in Russia's overnight attack. The publishing house is not launching a fundraiser, urging people to show their support by purchasing books instead. The Russians also destroyed the largest book market, Petrivka.

Society • August 16, 02:43 PM • 7618 views
The number of people injured in Kyiv after Russia's overnight attack has risen to three, the State Emergency Service reportsPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, the number of people injured after Russian strikes on the night of August 16 rose to three. Rescuers are dealing with the aftermath of the shelling in the Obolonskyi and Holosiivskyi districts.

Society • August 16, 06:03 AM • 18556 views
Strike on Kyiv: one person injured, debris fell and fires broke out in two districts

As a result of the nighttime ballistic attack on Kyiv, one person was injured. Fires broke out in the Obolonskyi and Holosiivskyi districts due to debris falling.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 01:30 AM • 17027 views
Kyiv attacked by ballistic missiles; a non-residential building caught fire in the Obolonskyi district

On the night of August 16, Kyiv came under an air attack. A non-residential building caught fire in the Obolonskyi district.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 12:21 AM • 41223 views
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When will the metro to Vynohradar open, and how much will it cost to complete construction?Photo

The construction of the metro to Vynohradar requires UAH 11. 57 billion, but Kyiv’s 2026 budget provides for only UAH 1.69 billion. The completion timeline depends on funding and martial law.

Society • August 12, 03:15 PM • 36396 views
In Kyiv, the entrance to a medical facility was damaged in a drone attack, the mayor says

As a result of a drone attack in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi District, the entrance to a municipal medical facility was damaged. There were no casualties, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 12:20 PM • 5040 views
In Kyiv, a Russian drone attack caused damage in one of the districts

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a non-residential building was damaged as a result of falling debris from an enemy UAV. Information about casualties is being established; there is no fire.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:59 AM • 8147 views
Kyiv is under attack by Russian drones; air defense is operating

On Wednesday, Russian drones attacked Kyiv; air defense is operating in the city. Klychko urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:11 AM • 14475 views
Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while a combined strike is ongoing in Zaporizhzhia

On the night of August 11, Russian forces are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while Zaporizhzhia is coming under a combined strike involving missiles and aerial bombs. The Mayor of Kyiv urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 09:42 PM • 68306 views
Body of deceased person found in Kyiv after a Russian attackPhotoVideo

During the response to the aftermath of the Russian attack in Kyiv, the body of a person was found, and four others were injured. Fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts and were extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 07:17 AM • 14965 views
Enemy attack on Kyiv: fires in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts, fuel tanks are burning

On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Kyiv, causing fires in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Fires involving fuel tanks have been reported.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 12:54 AM • 21779 views
UAH 10 billion for Kyiv’s resilience plan and readiness for the heating season — Klitschko addressed the National Security and Defense Council

Kyiv has accumulated over UAH 10 billion to implement the resilience plan; the restoration of energy facilities is 65% complete. The city has contracted equipment to replace combined heat and power plants with a capacity of over 1,000 MW.

Society • August 5, 03:19 PM • 10021 views
In Kyiv, 26 people injured in Russian strike, and one person killedPhotoVideo

As a result of Russia's massive overnight attack on Kyiv, 26 people were injured, 16 of them hospitalized. One person was killed, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:24 AM • 14353 views
In Kyiv, two injured people were pulled from the rubble; after the strike, an ammonia leak occurred

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers pulled two injured people from under the rubble of a warehouse after a Russian attack. As a result of the strike on a non-residential building, an ammonia leak occurred; residents are advised to close their windows.

Society • August 4, 10:58 PM • 7440 views
In Kyiv, a private house was destroyed after a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble - mayor

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a private house was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble. There was also an ammonia leak and fires in the suburbs.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:36 PM • 47074 views
In Kyiv, during the Russian attack, a 20-story building caught fire, and warehouses are also burning in several districts

The Russian ballistic attack caused a fire in a 20-story building in the Obolon district and ignited warehouses in the Sviatoshyn and Desnianskyi districts. Missile debris fell near a residential building; information on casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:11 PM • 8710 views
Number of injured from Russian attack on Kyiv increased to 28, 9 deadPhoto

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported 9 dead and 28 injured as a result of the russian attack. Among the injured are four children, 17 wounded have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 05:39 AM • 5883 views
The number of dead in Kyiv due to the Russian ballistic attack has risen to three

In Kyiv, as a result of the night ballistic attack by the Russian Federation, three people were killed and five were injured. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a residential building was partially destroyed; a search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Society • July 31, 11:49 PM • 9673 views
In Kyiv, due to a Russian ballistic attack, there is one dead, the number of injured has increased to fourVideo

In Kyiv, as a result of a Russian ballistic attack, one person died, the number of injured has increased to four. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a residential building was partially destroyed, there may be people under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:37 PM • 36705 views
rf attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, explosions heard in the capital

Russian troops attack Kyiv with ballistic missiles from Chernihiv and Poltava regions. Mayor Klitschko confirmed explosions in the city.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 10:47 PM • 10967 views
In Kyiv, one person died as a result of a missile attack, threat of new strikes continues

In Kyiv, as a result of a night missile attack by Russian troops, the death of one person has been confirmed. Fires broke out in the capital, the Air Force warns of new danger.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 12:19 AM • 16770 views