Hero Wladimir Klitschko takes time out from killing Russians to visit maternity ward where 82 babies born since invasion

HERO Wladimir Klitschko has taken a step back from the front line to visit a maternity ward where 82 babies have been born since the invasion began.

The brave former heavyweight champion has taken up arms to fight Russians and defend Kyiv with his brother Vitali, who is the mayor of Ukraine's capital.

Boxing brothers Wladimir and Vitali have vowed they are prepared to die for their country as they battle against Vladimir Putin's troops.

But, taking time out from taking on Russians soldiers, Wladimir has visited a hospital in Kyiv and shared heartwarming footage from inside the maternity unit of two of the tiny babies.

"Life goes on," the 45-year-old says.

"Eighty-two kids were born just in this hospital since the beginning of the war.

"More Ukrainians are coming up and will arrive daily."

In a tweet alongside the clip, he added: "There are very precious moments in life. Even in desperate, challenging times like these."

Just days ago, Vitali, 50, told that he and Wladimir - who are reportedly on the Russian "kill list" of senior Ukrainians - had "killed some people, I guess six people last night".

And the elder brother defiantly claimed they were "ready to die for their home" and showed no fear of Russian forces when talking to 

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He said: "We’re not interested in how strong the Russian army is, we’re ready to fight.

“And we’re ready to die for our home country and for our families because it’s our home.

"It’s our future and somebody wants to come to our home and steal our future from us.”

The ring legends recently sent out a video message asking for the international community to make a stand together against "Russian aggression".

Wladimir said: "I’m calling to all international partners to observe this tragedy that is happening nowadays in Ukraine and this senseless war which is not going to have any winners or losers.

"I just want to tell you we must stay united against this aggression, this Russian aggression.

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• Civilians are facing a perilous journey to escape Ukraine - including one boy, 11, who travelled 750 miles on his own
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";Don’t let it continue happening in Ukraine, don’t let it happen in Europe and eventually in the world. United we’re strong. Support Ukraine, thank you."

Meanwhile, Vitali was pictured kissing a bride for good luck after she and her Ukrainian soldier partner tied the knot on the front line in Kyiv.

Territorial defence fighters Valeri and Lesya - who have reportedly been together for over 20 years - decided to have an improv wedding at a checkpoint of the city on the 11th day of fighting.

The newlyweds were greeted by Vitali, who visited the area and congratulated the pair.

As the slaughter continues Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 12,000 troops and more than 2,000 army vehicles - although US intelligence says the number of the dead is around 4,500.