01:22Banska Bystrica Hospital, where Slovak PM Robert Fico was airlifted by helicopter after being shot, was seen in footage filmed on Wednesday.
Police officers, ambulances and members of the press can also be seen standing outside.
The attack occurred outside the House of Culture in Handlova following a government meeting.
The country's Interior Ministry characterised the incident as an 'assassination attempt'. A statement on Fico's official social media account indicated that he 'sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in critical condition', with the 'next few hours being critical'.
Local media identified the alleged assailant as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula, who was apprehended at the scene. Police have not disclosed any details regarding a potential motive for the assault.
Handlova is situated 150km northeast of the capital Bratislava.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023, beginning his fourth term as Prime Minister. He campaigned on a platform of ceasing military aid to Ukraine, opposing EU sanctions on Russia, and advocating for diplomatic efforts by the US and other nations to facilitate a peace agreement.
'Next few hours will decide' - Fico in 'life-threatening condition' at Banska Bystrica hospital following shooting
Banska Bystrica Hospital, where Slovak PM Robert Fico was airlifted by helicopter after being shot, was seen in footage filmed on Wednesday.
Police officers, ambulances and members of the press can also be seen standing outside.
The attack occurred outside the House of Culture in Handlova following a government meeting.
The country's Interior Ministry characterised the incident as an 'assassination attempt'. A statement on Fico's official social media account indicated that he 'sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in critical condition', with the 'next few hours being critical'.
Local media identified the alleged assailant as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula, who was apprehended at the scene. Police have not disclosed any details regarding a potential motive for the assault.
Handlova is situated 150km northeast of the capital Bratislava.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023, beginning his fourth term as Prime Minister. He campaigned on a platform of ceasing military aid to Ukraine, opposing EU sanctions on Russia, and advocating for diplomatic efforts by the US and other nations to facilitate a peace agreement.
Banska Bystrica Hospital, where Slovak PM Robert Fico was airlifted by helicopter after being shot, was seen in footage filmed on Wednesday.
Police officers, ambulances and members of the press can also be seen standing outside.
The attack occurred outside the House of Culture in Handlova following a government meeting.
The country's Interior Ministry characterised the incident as an 'assassination attempt'. A statement on Fico's official social media account indicated that he 'sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in critical condition', with the 'next few hours being critical'.
Local media identified the alleged assailant as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula, who was apprehended at the scene. Police have not disclosed any details regarding a potential motive for the assault.
Handlova is situated 150km northeast of the capital Bratislava.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023, beginning his fourth term as Prime Minister. He campaigned on a platform of ceasing military aid to Ukraine, opposing EU sanctions on Russia, and advocating for diplomatic efforts by the US and other nations to facilitate a peace agreement.