Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot during an assassination attempt after meeting with supporters in Handlova, a city about 112 miles from the capital of Bratislava. The failed assassin was in a crowd that had gathered outside the venue where Fico was speaking. Video of the assassination attempt shows that five shots were fired, striking Fico in the abdomen. He was airlifted to a hospital in Bratislava, and there is no official word on his condition.
This is the video of the assassination attempt.
Footage showing the moment of attack on Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico today. pic.twitter.com/UPGhI7t6wR
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In this video segment, you can see Fico’s security detail, which is dragging him into his limousine.
SLOVAKIA
Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot in an assassination attempt.
Fico recently said that he considers himself to be…
