The assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico took place on Wednesday, May 15.
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The Slovak Prime Minister was shot. The incident occurred after a retreat of the Slovak government in Handlov. Fico approached the crowd, which greeted him. After this, shots rang out and the prime minister fell. The assassination attempt has already been confirmed by the Slovak Ministry of Internal Affairs. The publications Denníka N, aktuality write about this. sk and noviny.
I heard three or four shots. I saw how Fico was lifted from the ground, loaded into a car and taken away,” said journalist Daniel Vrazhda, who was at the scene of the incident.
It is noted that the alleged attacker has already been detained by the police. Law enforcement officers cordoned off the area, and security took care of the safety of other government members.
The Plusky publication writes that Fico’s condition is very serious; he is wounded in the stomach and chest. Some media reports that the prime minister received 2-3 balls. Now Fico is being taken by helicopter to a hospital in Bratislava.
Let us remember that on the coast in Slovakia, thousands of people demonstrated against the government of Robert Fico. People were concerned about his desire to restore ties with Russia.
Sources: Dennika N, aktuality. sk, noviny
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