Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded during a public interaction in Handlova town, approximately 180 km northeast of Bratislava. Fico, known for his neutral stance on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, was targeted by multiple shots, leading to his collapse and evacuation to a nearby hospital. The incident has raised concerns about political security and stability in the region.
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- Prime Minister Robert Fico shot and wounded in Handlova town.
- Incident occurred after a government meeting as Fico interacted publicly.
- Multiple shots fired at Fico, with at least one hitting him.
- Fico collapsed and was rushed to the hospital by security personnel.
- His condition remains unclear following the attack.
- Suspect restrained and arrested by Slovakian police.
- Video footage shows officers apprehending the attacker after the shooting.
- Witness reports hearing three or four shots and seeing Fico fall.
- President Zuzana Caputova condemns the attack as “brutal and reckless.”
- Fico’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked controversy.
