Slovak PM Fico undergoes 2nd surgery, still in serious condition following assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico underwent a second surgery and is in stable but serious condition following an assassination attempt, Slovak media reported on May 17.

Fico was shot on May 15 in the town of Handlova. A 71-year-old man, identified as Juraj C. was arrested at the scene.

Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok described it as a "politically motivated" assassination attempt.

Authorities said on May 17 that Fico has had two surgeries and his condition has stabilized. At the same time, the Dennik N media outlet reported that none of the doctors personally attending to Fico have spoken publicly.

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