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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, due to a massive UAV attack, there may be power and water supply interruptions - Klitschko

Late in the evening on October 9, Russian attack drones attacked Ukraine, causing interruptions in electricity and water supply in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the air defense operation and the readiness of services to respond.

Society • October 9, 09:29 PM • 20150 views
In Kyiv, the ceilings of a building in Vidradny collapsed, where no threats had been previously recorded – KMDAPhoto

In Kyiv, the ceilings of a residential building on Vidradny Avenue, damaged by Russian shelling, collapsed. Previously, experts had not found signs of danger in this particular part of the structure. The city allocated funds for major repairs.

Society • October 9, 03:11 PM • 4635 views
The first metro station in Vynohradar will be opened in 2026 - Klitschko

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the opening of at least one metro station in Vynohradar next year. Volodymyr Repik, director of the Kyiv City State Administration's finance department, confirmed the continuation of work on the facility.

Society • October 9, 01:44 PM • 4025 views
Air defense forces are operating on the left bank of the capital, enemy drones are heading towards the city - mayor

Air defense forces are working on enemy drones on the left bank of Kyiv. Many more drones are heading towards the capital, an air raid alert has been declared.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 07:59 PM • 14605 views
Heating season for hospitals, schools, and kindergartens to begin tomorrow in Kyiv

Starting October 3, the heating season will begin in Kyiv for hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and other social institutions. Heat connection is carried out upon individual requests from the heads of institutions.

Society • October 2, 12:34 PM • 2732 views
74-year-old woman dies in hospital: death toll from September 7 Kyiv attack rises

A 74-year-old woman, injured in the enemy attack on Kyiv on September 7, died in intensive care. The death toll from the enemy strike has risen to five, including a young woman, her child, her husband, and a pregnant woman.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 02:48 PM • 4053 views
Massive attack on Kyiv: 14 wounded already reportedPhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, four people were killed, 14 were injured, one of them in serious condition. In the Solomianskyi district, work continues on clearing the rubble of a residential building.

Society • September 28, 08:54 AM • 5532 views
Enemy attack on Kyiv: 4 dead, 13 injured, residential buildings and kindergarten damaged

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 4 people died, including a 12-year-old girl, and 13 people were injured. Residential buildings, a kindergarten, and the Institute of Cardiology were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 07:24 AM • 16522 views
Two people, including a 12-year-old girl, are known to have died as a result of the attack in the Solomianskyi district of the capital - MBA

A woman died as a result of an enemy attack on a residential building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. According to preliminary information, a woman who worked at the scene is known to have died.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:33 AM • 14856 views
Medical facility building and kindergarten damaged in Kyiv attack - Klitschko

Six people were injured and five were hospitalized as a result of the night attack on the capital. Debris fell on residential buildings, a kindergarten, and caused fires.

Society • September 28, 05:12 AM • 14485 views
Kyiv under massive drone and missile attack: what is known

On the night of September 28, Kyiv was subjected to a new attack. Two people were injured in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, where debris damaged residential and non-residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 03:02 AM • 30513 views
In the capital, a residential five-story building was partially destroyed as a result of the attack - Klychko

In Kyiv, as a result of the night attack, debris fell on the roof of a five-story building and non-residential development in the Solomianskyi district. Debris was also recorded falling in the Dniprovskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 02:02 AM • 7563 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: Air defense working on enemy drones

Air defense is working on enemy drones in Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko and head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko urge residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 01:39 AM • 48102 views
When does the heating season start in Kyiv - the authorities' answer

The heating season in Kyiv will begin when the average daily temperature stays at 8 degrees for three days. The city is preparing for emergencies by installing backup power sources.

Society • September 27, 09:22 AM • 4519 views
Fragments of an enemy UAV fell in several districts of Kyiv, damaging the trolleybus network

Fragments of an enemy UAV that attacked Kyiv on September 19 fell in several locations of the capital. The trolleybus network was damaged, and there are no preliminary reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 11:21 PM • 69343 views
Estonia confirms aid to Ukraine for 2026: over 100 million euros

Estonia will continue to provide aid to Ukraine at 0. 25% of its GDP, which amounts to over 100 million euros. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the support, including training and IT solutions in the defense sector.

Politics • September 14, 12:36 PM • 11823 views
Google has provided Ukraine with over $55 million in aid over three years: what is known about the cooperationPhoto

Google has allocated over $45 million in financial aid and more than $10 million in technical solutions to Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration and Google representatives discussed the integration of urban data and the use of AI for city development.

Technologies • September 11, 12:15 AM • 3750 views
Kyiv is looking for ways not to increase the cost of public transport fares - Klitschko

Kyiv city authorities are striving to maintain current public transport fares. Mayor Klitschko assured that there would be no price increase until the end of the war.

Society • September 9, 01:20 PM • 4455 views
KMVA denied information about the third victim of the massive Russian attack in Kyiv

The Kyiv City Military Administration denied information about the third fatality as a result of the night Russian attack. Earlier, it was reported that a 32-year-old woman and her two-month-old child had died.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 11:04 AM • 4451 views
The number of victims of the massive Russian attack in Kyiv has risen to three

The death of a third person as a result of the night Russian attack has been confirmed in Kyiv. Earlier, the mayor of Kyiv reported the death of a 32-year-old woman and her two-month-old child.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 10:18 AM • 5553 views
Fire on the Cabinet of Ministers' territory localized, extinguishing continues in SviatoshynPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, a fire in a government building covering an area of over 1,000 square meters has been localized. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, firefighting and debris removal continue, where two people died.

Society • September 7, 08:05 AM • 14670 views
Woman died in Kyiv shelter during night attack

An elderly woman died in a shelter in Kyiv during an air raid alert. This happened in the Darnytskyi district during a night Russian attack on the capital.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 02:43 AM • 22860 views
Pregnant woman injured in Kyiv due to enemy shelling - Klitschko

In Kyiv, as a result of a Russian UAV attack on the night of September 7, 8 people were injured, including a pregnant woman. Three of the injured, including the pregnant woman, were hospitalized, while others received assistance on the spot.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:55 AM • 19771 views
Night attack on Kyiv: child among dead, 18 more people injured (photo)

On the night of September 7, Russian troops attacked Kyiv. Hits and destruction were recorded in Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts, with 2 dead, including a child. At least 18 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:43 AM • 28851 views
"Russians deliberately target civilian objects": KMVA reported hits and fires

An enemy drone attack is ongoing in Kyiv, air defense is working. Hits have been recorded on two residential high-rise buildings in the Sviatoshynskyi district, with fires reported.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:01 AM • 5911 views
Kyiv will be short of funds for important sectors: Klitschko against the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025 in its current form

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • September 5, 01:58 PM • 4977 views
Drone attack: air defense forces are working in Kyiv

Enemy UAVs have been detected in Kyiv and the region. Air defense forces are working on targets, and an air raid alert has been declared in the city.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 05:20 PM • 11980 views
Long air raid alert: another fragment of an aerial target found in the center of Kyiv

A fragment of an aerial target was found in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv without damage to buildings. Also, fragments of a downed UAV were found on the territory of a kindergarten in the Dniprovskyi district.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 12:12 PM • 5806 views
Air attack on Kyiv: UAV debris fell in a green zone - Klychko

In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, the fall of fragments of a Russian drone onto a green zone has been recorded. Emergency services are already working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 09:40 AM • 7328 views
Enemy drones attack Kyiv: air defense is working in the capital

Enemy drones are attacking the capital of Ukraine. Air defense is working in Kyiv, air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs on the left bank.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 06:40 AM • 9812 views