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In an interview from a ravaged city in Ukraine, former boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has said claims that Russia are 'only targeting military targets' is "bulls***."
Klitschko, who is the current Major of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has taken up arms alongside his brother Wladimir to fight in the war following Russia's invasion of their home country.
And amid relentless bombardment of Ukraine's major cities, including Kyiv, where many apartment buildings have been hit by Russian attacks, Vitali Klitschko was asked about the current situation as he walked around the area.
As you can see in the clip above, 7news reporter Chris Reason asks Klitschko: “Putin says he is only targeting military targets...?”
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Moments later, the Mayor of Kyiv thunders back by with the word "bulls**" before apologising. “Where is the military target?” he adds, pointing to a bombed residential building next to the where the interview is taking place. "This building is a military target?"
Reason, who posted the video to Twitter, wrote that Klitschko delivered "knockout sound bites that get straight to the point" as airstrikes and artillery fire continue to hit residential areas across the country.
In a seperate interview, Klitschko has said the city of Kyiv's residents are even more determined to defend their country after Russian attacks.
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"We see the result of bombing, and civilian people dying," he told Sky. "The spirit right now, everyone's angry. I talk to the people and they don't want to leave.
"This activity has brought much more energy to everyone and everyone understands they don't want to leave. We want to defend our city. We want to defend our houses."
"We have - right now - electricity, heating, gas, we have water."
Since Putin declared war, Vitali Klitschko, who has been major of Kyiv since 2014, has said he is ready to fight alongside his brother, Wladimir.
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When asked if he would be taking arms against Russia, the 50-year-old said on ITV's Good Morning Britain: "It’s already a bloody war. I don’t have another choice, I have to do that. I’ll be fighting."
And in a LinkedIn post last month, two-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko made his feelings very clear.
"Putin makes it clear that he wants to destroy the Ukrainian state and the sovereignty of its people," he wrote.
"Words are followed by missiles and tanks. Destruction and death come upon us. That’s it, blood will mix with tears. We will defend ourselves with all our might and fight for freedom and democracy."
Wladimir Klitschko, who has urged Russia to be banned from all international sporting events and competition, recently admitted he was in the 'biggest fight' of his life.
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"Boxing is sport - this is war, and our people are dying," he told The Mirror.
"During this conversation with you, innocent women, children and civilians will be subjected to bombs, missiles and horrifying reality of war.
"People say this is the biggest fight of my life, and I agree - it's so sad to realise how terrifying the war is."
Featured Image Credit: Chris Reason/TwitterTopics: Wladimir Klitschko, Boxing, Ukraine, Russia
