Vitali Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko

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Vitali Klitschko is a former professional boxer and the current mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine. Born on July 19, 1971, he is a two-time world heavyweight champion and held the WBC title multiple times. Klitschko is known not only for his achievements in the ring but also for his political career, having been elected mayor of Kyiv in 2020. He has been a prominent figure in advocating for Ukraine's sovereignty and has played a significant role in the country's response to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, he was in the news following a drone attack on Kyiv, where he reported on the emergency response efforts.

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Vitali Klitschko stated that at least four people died and 63 were injured in the attacks in Kiev.

Onze mortos e dezenas de feridos após ataques russos a várias cidades da Ucrânia | Guerra na Ucrânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-06-02
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Vitali Klitschko reported that four people were killed and about 65 injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv.

"כמו אפוקליפסה": תיעוד מליל הפיצוצים בקייב
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-02
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the overnight assault as a 'massive enemy attack.'

Kyiv hit by deadly Russian strikes, people feared trapped in apartment building rubble
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv, who reported on the casualties from the missile strikes.

At least 10 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-02
6.0

Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv, where a residential building collapsed due to Russian airstrikes.

News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 02. Juni 2026 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-02
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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a fire in the Podil district due to missile debris.

Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv who provided updates on the missile strike and its aftermath.

Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike wave | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Klitschko reported on the impact of the Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Several killed and dozens injured in massive Russian strikes on Ukraine
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the overnight assault as a 'massive enemy attack.'

Kyiv hit by deadly Russian strikes, people feared trapped in apartment building rubble
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the number of injured in Kyiv rose to 81 after the attacks.

Ukraine News: EU will vorerst keinen Russland-Gesandten ernennen - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-28
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Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged people to seek shelter due to the missile alarm.

Ukraine News: Zahlreiche Tote bei russischem Angriff auf Charkiw - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-03-07
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Vitali Klitschko confirmed the death of a 60-year-old worker in January while working in an apartment.

La Kiev echipe de depanare epuizate lucrează non-stop
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-20
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According to mayor Vitali Klitschko, the bombings this winter have left about 3,500 condominiums in the capital without heating.

«Panelki» e riscaldamento centralizzato, così Putin sta sfruttando l'edilizia sovietica per congelare gli ucraini
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-15
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Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that about 3,500 apartment buildings were without heating on Thursday after the latest winter attack.

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio to meet Zelenskyy in Munich as Russian strikes leave thousands without power | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
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The mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, reported that two people were injured and an apartment building was damaged.

Thủ đô Kiev rung chuyển sau đòn tập kích tên lửa, UAV của Nga
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-12
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Vitali Klitschko is the Mayor of Kyiv who reported on the damage caused by Russian missile attacks in the city.

LIVE TEXT „Nu ne privați de el” – soldații ruși și bloggerii militari, furioși pe Putin din cauza interzicerii Telegram. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1450
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-12
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Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv who reported on the damage caused by Russian missile attacks in the city.

LIVE TEXT ONU a îndemnat Rusia să „înceteze imediat” atacurile împotriva infrastructurii energetice a Ucrainei. „Sute de mii de civili s-au trezit fără lumină sau căldură”. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1450
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-12
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The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported that ballistic missiles targeted the city's infrastructure.

20 de persoane din regiunea Harkiv au fost rănite în urma atacurilor rusești. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1450 – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-12
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Vitali Klitschko stated that the capital is under a massive missile attack.

Kiiev on kohutava Vene raketirünnaku all
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-12
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Tomur Tkatsenko
Tomur Tkatsenko

Vitali Klitschko announced that the capital Kiev is under missile attack.

Căn cứ F-16 Ukraine nghi trúng gần 10 tên lửa Iskander-M
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-09
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Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, provided updates on the heating situation in the city due to damage from a Russian airstrike.

Selenskyj: USA wollen Krieg bis Sommer beenden
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-07
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Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, announced that over 1,100 residential blocks in the city will not be heated this winter due to the destruction of a heating plant.

Über 1.100 Wohnblocks in Kiew im Winter nicht mehr heizbar
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-05
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Vitali Klitschko reported that at least 1,100 buildings were without heating in the eastern capital.

Rusia reanuda los ataques masivos a Ucrania bajo un frío extremo - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-02-04
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Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv, reporting that 1170 residential buildings are without heating due to attacks.

Ukraine News: Trotz Angriffen: Ukrainer und Russen verhandeln in Abu Dhabi - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-04
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Vitali Klitschko reported that at least 1,100 buildings are without heating in the eastern neighborhoods of the capital.

Rusia reanuda ataques contra Ucrania tras tregua pedida por Donald Trump | Internacional | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-02-03
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that five people were wounded in the strikes that damaged and set fire to residential buildings.

Russia fires 450 drones, 70 missiles at Ukraine a day before talks to end war, Zelensky says
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-03
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that a kindergarten was set on fire during the attacks.

Nga 'phóng liên tiếp hơn 30 tên lửa Iskander-M', Kiev rung chuyển
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-03
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Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kiev, ordered the dispatch of emergency medical teams to the affected areas of the city.

Kiev e outras cidades ucranianas estão a ser atacadas por mísseis russos | Guerra na Ucrânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-03
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Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv who ordered emergency medical crews to affected parts of the capital.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv under Russian missile attack after Trump says US may have ‘good news’ on war | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-03
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