Slovak PM Fico to face second surgery after assassination attempt
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived an assassination attempt on May 15, is to undergo another surgery, local news outlet Pravda reports, citing sources.
The Slovak politician will undergo surgery on his hip joint.
The prime minister had bleeding in the abdomen, which was stopped. The blood thinners Fico is taking may, however, cause problems in further treatment, Pravda writes.
Fico sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen and arm, according to the news outlet Plus ONE DAY. His condition is very serious, but his life is not in danger.
The attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
Fico was shot near a Slovak parliament building on the afternoon of May 15.
Fico approached people in the street, after which several shots were fired and the politician fell to the ground, Slovak media reported.
A Denník N reporter saw the prime minister being lifted off the ground by security guards, transferred to a car, and driven away.
Slovak law enforcement officers reportedly detained the alleged attacker and cordoned off the scene of the shooting.
Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová confirmed that Fico had been shot.
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"I strongly condemn today's brutal and ruthless attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico," she wrote on Facebook.
“I am in shock. I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment to recover from the attack.”
Fico is in serious condition, but his life is not in danger, news outlet Plus One Day reported.
The government confirmed that Fico was shot five times, apparently in the limbs, chest, and stomach.
Read also: Shooting near Slovak Parliament: Prime Minister Fico injured in arm and abdomen - VIDEO
Someone in the crowd was heard to shout "Robo, come here," before the shooting started, reports said.
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