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Vitali Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko
The latest news and top stories on Vitali Klitschko. A former professional boxer, he achieved multiple world heavyweight championships, including WBC, WBO, and Ring magazine titles. Transitioning to politics, he founded the UDAR party in 2010 and played a significant role in the Euromaidan protests. Elected as mayor of Kyiv in 2014, he was re-elected during the Russian invasion. With a PhD in sports science, his responsibilities include overseeing the city’s administration and humanitarian efforts.
A bus burns following a Russian air strike in the city of Kramatorsk, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Thursday. Photo: Press service of the National Police of Ukraine/Handout via Reuters
Firefighters working at the scene where two buses were struck by projectiles in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, on Thursday. Photo: Ukrainian State Emergency Service / AFP
Ukraine war

At least 33 dead in Russian bomb blast in east Ukraine stronghold

Authorities describe it as a targeted strike on civilians in the city of Kramatorsk.

Ukraine war

Russian strikes kill 24 across Ukraine after Zelensky warning

Ukraine war

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits, pledges aid

Ukraine war

Russian drones kill 5 across Ukraine, including market outside Kyiv

Zelensky accuses Moscow of terrorism after strikes hit Kyiv outskirts, Sumy and Kharkiv infrastructure.

The aftermath of an attack by a Russian jet-powered drone in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

4 dead in Ukraine after Russian attacks on industrial cities

As Russia says metals, chemicals, energy and arms areas were hit, Ukraine warns of mass starvation in frontline town of Oleshky.

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Ukraine war

Russia resumes deadly strikes on Kyiv after pause for Trump envoys’ visit

Explosions rock Ukrainian capital after expiration of a three-day halt for Witkoff and Kushner visit.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine prepares for talks with Trump envoys as Kyiv reels from strikes

Zelensky pursues diplomatic opening as Myla warehouse death toll reaches 38 and Russia threatens energy grid.

A burnt-out car and destroyed buildings following a Russian strike on a warehouse in the village of Myla, west of Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: AP
United States

‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, father confirms

Panettiere’s role as a cheerleader with superpowers in “Heroes” propelled her to fame in 2006.

Ukraine war

Moscow strikes Ukrainian steel plant as Kyiv targets Russian economy

Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks.

Ukraine war

10 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, while Kyiv sinks Russian cargo ship

Russia has stepped up strikes ⁠on ⁠Kyiv in recent months, while Ukraine ‌is short of air defences capable of ‌downing ballistic ‌missiles.

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Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following Russian missile attacks in Kyiv on Saturday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukrainian cities in major attack, Poland’s airspace violated

Kyiv and the western region of Lviv on Ukraine’s border with Poland were the main focus of the drone and missile barrage.

The aftermath of a strike in Lviv, Ukraine. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russian attacks kill 2 in Ukraine; 4 dead in Russian-held area hit by Ukraine

Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its latest attack on Kyiv had struck sites linked to drone production.

Ukraine war

Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low

At least one person was killed and 16 were wounded, heaping pressure on Kyiv’s foreign partners to accelerate supply of anti-ballistic defences.

Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks at Nato summit

Deadly barrages hit Kyiv while Ukrainian drone swarms target Russian ships and territory ahead of high-stakes Turkey talks.

The aftermath of a Russian strike in Kyiv on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia unleashes 400 missiles and drones against Kyiv on eve of Nato summit

New hypersonic and ballistic barrage comes a few days ⁠after the deadliest strike on Kyiv this year.

An explosion lights up the sky over Kyiv. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

‘Night of horror’: Russian missile and drone barrage kills 21 in Ukraine capital

Kyiv declares a day of mourning after massive bombardment, which Moscow says is retaliation for strikes on civil infrastructure.

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Ukraine war

Major Russian air attack on Ukrainian cities kills at least 23, wounds dozens

Ukraine says Russia ⁠launched more than 650 drones and 70 missiles overnight, mainly targeting Kyiv.

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Ukraine war

‘Deranged’: 600 drones, 90 missiles, hit Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack

The latest strikes – including the use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile – killed four people and wounded dozens.

Fire and smoke rise following an explosion during a huge Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace

Kyiv bears brunt of deadly two-day attack, days after Putin said that he ‌thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end.

Crime

Kyiv gunman kills 6, takes hostages before being shot dead by Ukraine police

Special tactical units stormed the supermarket where the attacker had barricaded himself.

Ukraine war

Russian strikes kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Officials warn the toll could rise after Russia unleashed missiles and hundreds of drones at Ukrainian cities.

A Russian Geran 2 kamikaze drone during an attack on Kyiv. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukraine power grid despite ongoing US-led peace talks

Ukrainians have accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the grid, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in sub-zero temperatures.

A firefighter battles flames at an industrial building hit by overnight Russian drone strikes in Ukraine’s Poltava region on Friday. Photo: Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Poltava region/Reuters
China trade

As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on

Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.

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Ukraine war

‘Cynical’: Russia hits Ukraine in huge strike as negotiators try to end war

Ukraine’s foreign minister says Putin’s missiles ‘hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table’.

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Ukraine war

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike

Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations.

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Ukrainian servicemen shoot down a missile during a Russian strike in Kyiv on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine kills 6 in Kyiv, injures dozens

At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the attack, Ukraine’s president says.

An investigator looks through the window of a Kyiv residential building after an overnight Russian drone and missile strike. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Zelensky imposes military control in Odesa after revoking mayor’s citizenship

Critics accuse the Ukrainian president of using wartime powers to sideline elected officials and replace them with loyalists.

Ukraine war

Ukraine government building ablaze in Russia’s biggest air attack of war

The attack underlined growing pessimism in Ukraine and among allies that the war can be ended any time soon.

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