A rare assassination attempt in Slovakia

The populist Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times on Wednesday and left in a life-threatening condition. Here are the main points:

The shooting occurred in Handlova, about 90 miles northeast of the capital Bratislava, as Fico was exiting a government meeting.
Slovak Deputy Prime Minister said Fico’s surgery went well and he believes Fico will ultimately survive.
On Wednesday, the Defense Minister said Fico was still undergoing treatment several hours after being shot in the abdomen and described his condition as extraordinarily serious.
On Thursday, the hospital reported Fico’s condition as “stable but still very serious.”
At least four shots were fired outside a cultural center in Handlova, where Fico was meeting with supporters.
A suspect was detained, and an initial investigation found “a clear political motivation” behind the assassination attempt.
Fico was transported by car and then helicopter to a regional hospital, as it was deemed too urgent to move him by ground.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament confirmed the incident and adjourned the legislature until further notice.