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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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In Kyiv, over 1,500 apartment buildings have been connected to heating, another 1,000 are not yet connected - Klitschko

Over the past night, more than 1,500 apartment buildings in Kyiv have been connected to heating. Currently, 1,000 buildings remain without heat.

Society • February 1, 07:49 AM • 5545 views
In Kyiv, water and heat supply are gradually being restored after the power system failure - mayor

After the power system failure in Kyiv, water and heat supply are being restored. On the left bank of the capital, water supply has been fully restored, while on the right bank, the situation is more complicated.

Society • January 31, 04:45 PM • 5403 views
Ukrainian cities hit by emergency power outages: metro stopped, water supply disrupted

Emergency power outages occurred in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine, the metro stopped, and water supply disruptions arose. The reason is damage to the energy system as a result of Russian attacks.

Society • January 31, 09:29 AM • 14456 views
In Kyiv, over 250 apartment buildings are still without heating - mayor

In Kyiv, 253 apartment buildings are still without heating. Over the past day, another 125 residential buildings have been connected.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:01 PM • 4481 views
In Kyiv, most high-rise buildings without heating are in Troieshchyna, but they have already started to be connected - mayor

378 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, most of them in Troieshchyna. Over 150 buildings have been connected in Troieshchyna in 24 hours.

Society • January 30, 07:02 AM • 4885 views
In Kyiv, 454 buildings remain without heating, most of them in Troieshchyna

In Kyiv, 454 residential buildings remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Utility workers have connected over 100 buildings in Troieshchyna.

Kyiv • January 29, 06:46 PM • 4823 views
In Kyiv, 639 apartment buildings remain without heating after attacks

As of this evening, 639 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Brigades are working to restore heat after massive attacks on critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:58 PM • 3836 views
In Kyiv, 737 residential buildings remain without heating - Klitschko

Today, 737 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Over 1,000 utility workers are working to resolve the issue, assisted by teams from other cities.

Society • January 28, 10:32 AM • 7217 views
Russian drone hit a high-rise building in Kyiv overnight: consequences shownPhoto

In Kyiv, an enemy drone hit the technical floor of a 17-story building in the Holosiivskyi district. The facade, windows, and six cars were damaged; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:41 AM • 4137 views
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Kyiv on the brink of resources: what will happen to heat, light, and water until the end of winter

Kyiv faces unstable electricity supply and risks to heating; critical facilities operate on generators, but residential areas are not guaranteed. The city receives assistance from international partners, but problems with infrastructure and winter preparations remain.

Society • January 27, 01:14 PM • 130748 views
Over 1,300 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating - mayor

After the attack on Kyiv's infrastructure on January 24, 1330 buildings remain without heating. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore heat supply.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 05:08 PM • 6087 views
In Kyiv, 1676 buildings remain without heating after the Russian attack on January 24 - Klychko

In Kyiv, 1676 multi-story buildings remain without heating after the Russian attack on January 24. Utility workers and energy specialists have restored heat supply to over 1600 buildings.

Society • January 25, 06:57 AM • 8695 views
Russian attack on Kyiv on January 24: police neutralized a half-ton warhead of an Iskander-M missilePhotoVideo

In Kyiv, police explosives experts neutralized an unexploded warhead of an Iskander-M ballistic missile launched by the Russians. Fragments of the missile with a half-ton warhead posed a threat near residential buildings and a gas station in the Dnipro district.

Society • January 24, 08:15 PM • 13309 views
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 • 11434 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 • 6298 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 • 12193 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 • 5227 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 • 38637 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 • 5034 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 • 7317 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 • 44291 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 • 10698 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 • 60369 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 • 6834 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 • 7493 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 • 4168 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 • 12023 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 • 4419 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 • 3939 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 • 4847 views