In a shocking turn of events, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been reportedly shot and injured. The incident occurred in the town of Handlova, located approximately 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, Bratislava.
Robert Fico, who was elected in October last year as the leader of the leftist Smer party, is known for his pro-Russian and anti-American populist platform. The shooting took place after a government meeting, and Robert Fico was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment.
🚨 BREAKING: Dramatic moments unfold following the assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico.
Watch the gripping footage as authorities swiftly apprehend the perpetrator. #Slovakia #AssassinationAttempt #Security pic.twitter.com/dcwfazuZFi
— RKS NEWS (@RksNews) May 15, 2024
He is strictly against aid for Ukraine and reinstated relations with Russia!
A witness at the scene reported that several shots were fired and a man was detained by the police. Photos circulating on news agencies show a man appearing to be detained in Handlova.
The country’s president, Zuzana Čaputová, confirmed the attack shortly after the news broke. She expressed her shock at the brutal and reckless attack on the Prime Minister, condemning it in the strongest possible terms. She also conveyed her wishes for Fico’s early recovery and expressed her thoughts for his family and close ones.
Utterly shocked by today's brutal attack on #Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, which I condemn in strongest possible terms.
I wish him lot of strength in this critical moment and early recovery. My thoughts are also with his family and close ones.
— Zuzana Čaputová (@ZuzanaCaputova) May 15, 2024
This incident has sent shockwaves through the nation and the international community. The motivations behind the attack are currently unknown, and investigations are underway.
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