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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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Number of people injured in Russia's night ballistic missile attack on Kyiv has reached 12Photo

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the number of people injured in Russia's night ballistic missile attack on the capital has risen to 12. Two people died as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 08:44 AM • 5041 views
Attack on Kyiv: at least 8 injured, fires, broken windows, damaged cars

At least 8 people were injured as a result of the enemy's night attack on Kyiv. Large fires were recorded in non-residential buildings and damage in the residential area.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 02:31 AM • 5184 views
Night attack on Kyiv: fires in the city, medics called to several districts

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on October 25, fires broke out on the left bank. Damage to non-residential buildings, cars, and windows in a residential building was recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 01:34 AM • 10240 views
Kyiv suffered an enemy ballistic missile attack on Saturday night: what is known

Kyiv was subjected to an enemy ballistic missile attack from the northeast on the night of October 25. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the city authorities warned of high-speed targets and explosions in the capital.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 01:06 AM • 25433 views
The number of injured in Kyiv due to Russia's night attack has risen to seven

The number of injured in Kyiv due to the Russian attack on the night of October 23 has risen to seven people. Five were hospitalized, two are receiving outpatient treatment.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 04:37 AM • 4979 views
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones: explosions heard in the city, air defense is working

In Kyiv, on October 22, after the air raid alert was announced, explosions were heard. Air defense forces are working on enemy drones, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko and the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:23 PM • 12065 views
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv on October 22: the number of injured increased to 30

The number of people injured in the enemy attack on Kyiv has risen to 30, including five children. Nine injured people have been hospitalized, including four children, while the rest are receiving outpatient treatment. At least 10 residential buildings in six districts of the capital have been damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:43 PM • 2802 views
In Kyiv, 13 people, including four children, were injured in a Russian attack

As a result of the night attack in the capital, 13 people were injured, including four children. 4 adults and 3 children were hospitalized, the rest are receiving outpatient care.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:29 AM • 3797 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv has increasedPhoto

The number of victims in Kyiv has risen to another three in two districts, in addition to the two previously known. In the Darnytskyi district, a fire was recorded on the third floor of an apartment building, and in the Pecherskyi district, a fire occurred in a 3-story residential building.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:01 AM • 4065 views
Two dead and two injured in Kyiv as a result of Russian attack: consequences shownPhoto

As a result of a combined attack on Kyiv on October 22, two people died and two women were hospitalized. Four districts of the capital were affected, with fires and damage to residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 04:36 AM • 4240 views
Fire in a high-rise building in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district stopped: 10 people rescued, 1 dead

A fire in a high-rise building in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district has been localized. Rescuers evacuated 10 people and found the body of one deceased person.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 03:15 AM • 19787 views
Calling medics, fires in different districts: what is known about the consequences of the night attack on Kyiv

On the night of October 22, Kyiv was subjected to a missile attack. After explosions in different districts of the city, fires broke out, and missile fragments fell. The city authorities reported the involvement of medics.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 10:59 PM • 34944 views
Russians attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, a fire was reported - Klychko

On the night of October 22, Kyiv was attacked, which resulted in a fire in the Holosiivskyi district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that all services had been dispatched to the scene.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 10:30 PM • 29482 views
Kyiv Mayor confirms plans for 500 mobile shelters in the capital

4 billion UAH have been allocated for shelters in Kyiv, and the overall expansion of the shelter system is a priority for the capital. Kyiv plans to install 500 mobile shelters, with district state administrations as the implementers.

Society • October 14, 03:55 PM • 5265 views
Instead of Povoroznyk: Klychko appointed Panteleiev as acting first deputy head of Kyiv City State AdministrationPhoto

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klychko appointed Petro Panteleiev as acting first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration from October 14, 2025, dismissing Mykola Povoroznyk on October 13, 2025.

Society • October 14, 02:22 PM • 3645 views
The left bank of the capital already has electricity - DTEK

DTEK announced the restoration of electricity supply on the left bank of Kyiv after the shelling. The company continues to work on returning light to every family, despite forecasts of a new attack.

Society • October 10, 07:15 PM • 9536 views
Our task is to respond to the enemy: Zelenskyy on the blackout in Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine must respond to Russia's shelling of energy infrastructure. He noted that the enemy had been accumulating forces and waiting for appropriate weather conditions for an attack.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:35 PM • 4318 views
Water supply in Kyiv fully restored - KMDA

The power supply to Kyivvodokanal's water facilities has been stabilized, and the capital's water supply is fully operational. Energy workers are completing the restoration of power grids, and electricity has been returned to 466,000 consumers.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:44 PM • 7509 views
Night attack by Russia on Kyiv: energy workers restored electricity to another 43,000 homes

DTEK energy workers restored electricity supply to 43,000 homes in Kyiv after the night attack. In total, electricity was restored to 466,000 families within 24 hours.

Kyiv • October 10, 03:47 PM • 3435 views
The enemy does not stop, a new attack on Kyiv is predicted in the coming days: the mayor calls to stock up on water and prepare a first aid kit

Kyiv has survived one of the most difficult attacks, but the enemy does not stop, and a new one is predicted in the coming days. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Kyiv residents to stock up on water, prepare a first aid kit and a set of food products.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:28 PM • 6899 views
Night attack on Kyiv: 12 wounded, eight hospitalized - Klychko

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on October 10, 12 people were injured, eight of whom were hospitalized. In the capital, the movement of suburban trains on the Kyiv-Hrebinka section is complicated, and work is underway to eliminate infrastructure damage.

Society • October 10, 05:17 AM • 4815 views
Passage through DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhia blocked after attack - OVA

On October 10, passage through the DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhia was closed. These are preventive measures, traffic will be restored after the security situation stabilizes.

Society • October 10, 03:42 AM • 4709 views
Minor delays possible on Kyiv's circular electric train

On October 10, the Kyiv circular electric train operates according to its usual schedule, despite power supply problems in the capital. Minor delays are possible due to the priority passage of other trains.

Society • October 10, 03:18 AM • 3936 views
Due to power issues, Kyiv metro changes train schedule on October 10 - KMDA

On October 10, Kyiv metro changed its schedule due to a difficult energy situation. Train intervals will be 6-7 minutes, and some sections will be temporarily unavailable.

Society • October 10, 02:44 AM • 4187 views
20 people rescued: SES showed photos of the aftermath of the attack on Kyiv (video)PhotoVideo

On the night of October 10, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure facilities were destroyed in Kyiv. Rescuers saved 20 people, 9 were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 02:00 AM • 4533 views
Energy workers restore power supply in Kyiv after massive attack - Klychko

Energy specialists are restoring power supply in Kyiv after Russia's massive combined attack on October 10. The situation remains difficult, and all necessary services are involved in overcoming it.

Society • October 10, 01:41 AM • 3420 views
Russians attacked Kyiv region: fires in a private house and a mini-marketPhoto

On the night of October 10, drones attacked the Kyiv region, causing fires in a private house and a mini-market in the Brovary district. No casualties among the population were reported.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:18 AM • 3914 views
Night attack on Kyiv: number of injured increased to nine - Klychko

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on October 10, the number of injured increased to nine people. Five of them were hospitalized, the others are receiving outpatient treatment.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:04 AM • 3696 views
Due to the night attack by the Russian Federation, part of Kyiv was left without electricity and water

As a result of Russian shelling of critical infrastructure in Kyiv on the night of October 10, part of the city, including the Left Bank, was left without electricity. Water supply disruptions were also recorded in some districts of the capital.

Society • October 10, 12:54 AM • 3976 views
Russian attack on Kyiv: eight injured, power outages reported

Eight people have been reported injured in Kyiv after a massive attack by the Russian army, five of whom have been hospitalized. Some areas of the capital are experiencing power outages due to strikes on critical infrastructure.

Society • October 10, 12:22 AM • 33418 views