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Robert Fico was shot four times after a Slovak government meeting. The head of government was taken to hospital.
Four shots were fired at Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico after a government meeting. One of the shots hit his abdomen, according to local media.
The head of government is currently being taken to hospital. The shooter was arrested. His motives are currently unknown.
Slovak President Zuzana Caputova condemned the attack “brutal and irresponsible” with a gun against Prime Minister Robert Fico, following reports of his gunshot wound. “I am shocked. I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment to recover from this attack”, “brutal and irresponsible”said the outgoing president in a press release.
Ursula von der Leyen also condemns “the despicable attack” against Robert Fico.
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