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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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A photo of the Gerbera UAV that fell near residential buildings in Kyiv is circulating online.

The fall of a Russian Geran drone was recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The drone fell into the yard of a nine-story residential building; there was no explosion or damage.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 08:53 PM • 43784 views
Enemy drone fell into the yard of a residential building in Kyiv - Klychko

An enemy UAV was found in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, which fell into the yard of a 9-story building. There was no explosion or damage, emergency services are heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 07:59 PM • 29663 views
Morning Russian attack on Kyiv: police showed downed dronePhoto

An enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district near a residential building. There are no damages or casualties, and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 09:13 AM • 15083 views
Podilskyi Bridge fully opens: Klitschko announced traffic on all lanes and tunnel launchPhoto

In Kyiv, on August 23, full traffic in both directions opens on the Podilskyi Bridge crossing. The bridge will have four lanes in each direction, a new tunnel, and bicycle paths.

Society • August 22, 01:09 PM • 4807 views
Air defense is operating in Kyiv amid the threat of enemy drones

Air defense is operating in Kyiv amid the threat of enemy drones. Air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 10:49 AM • 10020 views
Drone attack: explosions heard in Kyiv

Explosions were heard in Kyiv on Wednesday evening, August 20. Air defense is operating in the capital, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the danger of a UAV attack.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 08:48 PM • 38858 views
Kyiv Defense Council will not meet because Klitschko went on vacation - head of KMVAPhoto

The Kyiv Defense Council cannot meet due to Vitali Klitschko's vacation. As reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA), Timur Tkachenko, this hinders the restoration of infrastructure and shelters, as well as the resolution of security issues in the capital.

Kyiv • August 12, 05:12 PM • 4306 views
Court lifts house arrest from Klitschko's deputy Volodymyr ProkopivPhoto

Kyiv Deputy Mayor Volodymyr Prokopiv has been released from round-the-clock house arrest, and his electronic bracelet has been removed. He had been under arrest for almost four months.

Society • August 12, 01:20 PM • 4691 views
August 1 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv after massive shelling by the Russian Federation

August 1 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the massive attack by the Russian Federation. Flags will be lowered and all entertainment events canceled.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 02:16 PM • 4366 views
Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31: death toll rises to 9Video

The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 9 people. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with over 1,200 police officers and rescuers involved.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:55 PM • 3817 views
Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31: 135 injured, including 12 childrenPhotoVideo

As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31, 8 people died, including one child. 135 Kyiv residents were injured, 12 of them children.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:54 AM • 24920 views
Most in one night since the start of the Russian invasion: 9 children injured in Kyiv due to Russian attack

As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, nine children were injured, which is the largest number in one night since the start of the full-scale war. Among the victims is also a six-year-old boy. In total, six residents of the capital died.

Society • July 31, 07:06 AM • 4791 views
Up to 10 people may be under the rubble in Kyiv after the Russian attack - Ministry of Internal Affairs

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, an entrance of a residential building collapsed. Currently, 6 dead and over 50 injured are known, 30 of whom have been hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 06:16 AM • 118715 views
Russian missile strike on Kyiv: residential area attacked

Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kyiv on the night of July 31, attacking a residential area. Windows were blown out in the Shevchenkivskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, including in the children's ward of a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 02:29 AM • 10384 views
Enemy drones attack Kyiv: air defense is working in the capital

Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense is working. Enemy UAVs are entering the city from different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 08:22 PM • 60180 views
Attack on Kyiv: number of injured increased to eight, including a child

In Kyiv, as a result of the enemy attack on July 28, the number of injured increased to eight, all of them from the Darnytskyi district. Among them is a child, one person is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 02:03 AM • 42611 views
Kyiv under enemy attack: at least five people injured

On the night of July 28, Kyiv was subjected to an enemy attack, as a result of which five people were injured. In the Darnytskyi district, windows were blown out in a residential high-rise building.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:45 PM • 7962 views
misappropriated UAH 75 million from the Kyiv budget: former director of the Kyiv City State Administration department served with suspicion notice

The former official of the Kyiv City State Administration and three entrepreneurs are accused of embezzling UAH 75 million allocated from the Kyiv budget under the “Turbota. Nazustrich Kyivianam” (Care. Towards Kyivans) program.

Kyiv • July 23, 01:32 PM • 6117 views
Night strike on Kyiv: one person killed

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, one person was killed, and another man was hospitalized with multiple injuries. The entrance to Lukyanivska metro station was damaged, a fire was recorded on the roof of a residential building, and a fire broke out in a kindergarten.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 02:02 AM • 10245 views
Attack on Kyiv: fires and destruction in four districts, there are casualties

As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, fires and destruction were recorded in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts. Public channels report a fire at the Lukianivska metro station.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 01:18 AM • 82287 views
Debris of a Russian drone fell in a private sector of Kyiv

On the evening of July 18, debris of an enemy UAV was recorded falling in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. There is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 08:16 PM • 13417 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense forces at work

Air defense forces are actively working in Kyiv and near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents not to leave shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:06 PM • 36145 views
Air defense forces are working near Kyiv - mayor

Air defense is working near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 06:36 PM • 14702 views
Night attack on Ukraine: explosions in Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi, air defense operating in Kyiv

On the night of July 12, explosions were heard in several Ukrainian cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi. In Kyiv, air defense forces are operating in the Holosiivskyi district, and new cruise missiles are entering from the Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:46 AM • 13539 views
The number of injured in Kyiv has risen to 14 people, and traffic movement in the city has been changed

The number of people injured as a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv on July 10 has increased to 14, with nine hospitalized. Due to damage to contact networks, the movement of trolleybuses and trams has been changed in several districts of the capital.

Society • July 10, 04:39 AM • 3630 views
Night attack on Kyiv: at least three wounded

As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv on July 10, at least three people were injured. The capital is being covered in acrid black smoke from fires.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 12:32 AM • 2804 views
Kyiv suffered a massive attack: residential buildings hit, fires, injured reported

On the night of July 10, Kyiv suffered a massive enemy attack. Hits were recorded on a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, falling debris in the Darnytskyi district, and fires at a gas station and in garages.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 11:43 PM • 50936 views
Explosions heard in Kyiv: local authorities report air defense activity

On the night of July 9, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying towards Kyiv from the eastern direction. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 09:18 PM • 3006 views
Russia's night attack on Kyiv affected three districts: details

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on July 7, damage was recorded in the Desnianskyi, Solomianskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts. There are no casualties, utility workers are eliminating the consequences.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 06:23 AM • 5319 views
Explosion near CHP-6: the cause of the incident became known

Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that the explosion near CHP-6 occurred due to a short circuit in the wiring of the security guard's trailer, which led to the ignition of a tank with oil. The fire is not related to the operation of the CHP.

Kyiv • July 6, 05:18 PM • 3199 views