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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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Energy workers restored electricity to 88,000 homes in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after the Russian attack on January 24

DTEK specialists restored electricity supply to 88,000 homes in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after the shelling on January 24. The situation in the capital's energy system remains difficult, with emergency blackouts continuing.

Society • January 24, 05:13 PM • 11405 views
Over 3,000 multi-story buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the Russian attack on January 24 - Klitschko

As of the evening of January 24, 3,300 multi-story buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the enemy's night attack. Water supply has already been restored, and utility workers continue their work.

Society • January 24, 04:09 PM • 6255 views
Night attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv on January 24: patrol police showed footageVideo

Kyiv patrol police showed footage of the aftermath of the night strikes on the capital on January 24, providing assistance to the victims. As a result of the attack, one person died and four were injured.

Society • January 24, 03:58 PM • 12174 views
Water supply partially restored in Kyiv - Kyivvodokanal

Kyivvodokanal has restored water supply in the left-bank part of Kyiv after Russia's night attack. Water may be absent on the upper floors of high-rise buildings due to power outages.

Society • January 24, 03:14 PM • 5202 views
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Klitschko's calls to leave Kyiv: what's happening with the housing rental market in the capital and region

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's calls to leave the city due to the energy situation have not stopped the housing rental market. Rental prices for apartments in the capital continue to rise, especially for energy-independent properties.

Kyiv • January 24, 10:00 AM • 38521 views
Kyiv partially without heating and water again after Russian attack - mayorPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, almost 6,000 buildings were left without heating, and there were also water supply interruptions on the left and partially on the right bank after another attack. One person was killed and at least four were injured as a result of the night shelling.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 07:09 AM • 5004 views
Night attack on the capital: one dead, 4 injured, destruction in five districts of Kyiv and power outages - mayor

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on January 24, one person was killed and four were injured. Infrastructure and residential buildings in five districts were damaged, and there were interruptions in heat and water supply.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 05:03 AM • 7161 views
Night massive strike on Ukraine: missiles in Kyiv and 'Shahed' hits on residential buildings in Kharkiv: consequences

Russians attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv with missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles. As a result of the strikes, there are injured and seriously wounded. The enemy targeted energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 12:59 AM • 44228 views
In Kyiv, another 1,200 high-rise buildings remain without heating - Klitschko

As of 6:00 PM on January 23, 1,200 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. These are buildings that are being reconnected after the enemy attacks on January 9 and 20.

Society • January 23, 04:36 PM • 10662 views
Klitschko urged Kyiv residents to stock up on food and leave the city if possible

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the availability of heating points in every district and urged Kyiv residents to stock up on essentials. He also advised those with alternative power sources to leave the city.

Society • January 23, 09:20 AM • 60352 views
Most high-rise buildings without heating in Kyiv are on the left bank and in 3 other districts - mayor

In Kyiv, 1940 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the attacks on January 9 and 20. Most of these buildings are located on the left bank, in Pecherskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Solomianskyi districts.

Society • January 23, 06:39 AM • 6160 views
Klitschko announced the terms for heating supply to Kyiv homes that were twice left without heating

Tonight, heating supply will begin for 3260 homes in Kyiv that were twice left without heating after shelling. It will take about two days to fully restore the heat supply.

Society • January 21, 07:30 PM • 7461 views
Plumber dies on call in Kyiv, cause of death being investigated - mayor

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko denied reports of two plumbers dying. He confirmed the death of one 60-year-old plumber on January 19, and the causes are being investigated.

Society • January 21, 11:26 AM • 4138 views
Klitschko: 600,000 Kyiv residents left the capital after Russian attacks on January 9

After Russian attacks on January 9, 600,000 Kyiv residents left the city. Mayor Klitschko urges Kyiv residents to leave the capital due to the critical situation with basic services.

Society • January 20, 11:05 PM • 12012 views
In Kyiv, up to a third of the housing stock remains without heating after the enemy attackPhoto

After the enemy's night attack on the capital, 4,000 out of 5,635 multi-story buildings that were without heat supply still remain without heat. This is almost 33% of Kyiv's housing stock, which is being reconnected for the second time after infrastructure damage.

Society • January 20, 02:19 PM • 4391 views
On the left bank and Pechersk in Kyiv, the situation with water and heat is difficult - mayor

The situation with water supply and heating on the left bank of Kyiv and Pechersk remains difficult. Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outages in the capital.

Society • January 20, 11:32 AM • 3910 views
In Kyiv, one person injured, power and water outages, thousands of homes are without heat after the Russian attack

In Kyiv, after Russia's night attack, one person was injured, there are power and water outages, and 5,600 homes are without heat. Water supply is temporarily absent on the left bank of the capital.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 06:18 AM • 4813 views
Kyiv under another attack: one person injured, non-residential buildings hit

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was injured, hits on non-residential buildings and drone debris were recorded. On the left bank of the capital, there are power outages, and infrastructure facilities are switching to autonomous power supply.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 01:01 AM • 7922 views
50 more buildings in Kyiv without heating after Russian attack

After the massive Russian attack on January 9, about 50 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Previously, 6,000 buildings were without heat supply.

Society • January 17, 07:33 AM • 4581 views
In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating - Klychko

In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore infrastructure amid emergency blackouts.

Society • January 16, 06:12 PM • 4830 views
Kyiv schools go on holiday from January 19 to February 1 - mayor

Holidays have been announced in Kyiv schools from January 19 to February 1. They will be extended at the expense of spring and one week of summer holidays, and the academic year will end no later than July 1.

Kyiv • January 16, 03:39 PM • 4520 views
In Kyiv, 100 high-rise buildings remain without heating - mayor

About 100 high-rise buildings in Kyiv are still without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers are repairing the infrastructure around the clock, but the energy supply situation remains difficult.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 12:47 PM • 4437 views
Russia seeks to make Kyiv uninhabitable by attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure - NYT

Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, to disable heating and electricity supply systems. The goal of these actions is to undermine the morale of the population and force Ukraine to make concessions in peace negotiations.

Society • January 15, 03:41 PM • 6281 views
About 300 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian attacks - Klychko

After a massive Russian attack, more than 300 Kyiv high-rise buildings remain without heating. Utility workers are restoring networks around the clock, and energy workers are working to stabilize energy supply.

Society • January 15, 02:54 PM • 4356 views
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Frozen homes leave people homeless: what happens to utility networks and structures

Oleh Popenko, head of the Union of Utility Service Consumers, spoke about the consequences of multi-apartment buildings freezing and the process of their restoration. Freezing affects heating and water supply networks, making the building uninhabitable and requiring extensive repair work.

Society • January 14, 04:42 PM • 32758 views
The situation in Kyiv remains difficult: Klitschko convenes the TEB and NS commission

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko convened the TEB and NS commission due to the difficult situation in the capital. About 400 multi-story buildings remain without heating, and power supply is carried out according to emergency schedules.

Society • January 14, 02:04 PM • 4584 views
Consequences of the massive strike on Kyiv and the region: how the capital and Kyiv region live in conditions of power outagesPhoto

On January 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the region, causing interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply. Emergency blackouts are in effect in the capital, and restoration work continues under difficult conditions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 07:36 PM • 96244 views
On the left bank of Kyiv, rescuers have deployed over 40 mobile aid pointsPhoto

On the left bank of Kyiv, 42 mobile aid points of the State Emergency Service are operating. In total, about 7,000 such facilities have been deployed across the country.

Society • January 13, 03:54 PM • 4778 views
In Kyiv, up to 500 buildings are without heating, and due to emergency power outages, electric transport is not running on the right bank.

In Kyiv, almost 500 buildings remain without heating after the Russian attack, and emergency power outages are in effect. Ground electric transport on the right bank has been replaced by buses due to the difficult situation in the energy system.

Society • January 13, 11:12 AM • 3533 views
Night explosions in Kyiv: Russians attack the capital with ballistic missiles

On the night of January 13, several explosions occurred in Kyiv. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration clarified that the enemy is attacking the capital with ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 11:25 PM • 19877 views