Slovakia's top officials have strongly condemned Saturday's deadly shooting in Krakow, Poland, which left at least six people dead and 15 others injured. President Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) expressed their condolences to the victims' families, while Slovak authorities continue to monitor the situation.
President Peter Pellegrini stressed that violence and hatred have no place in society and expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy. Prime Minister Robert Fico also condemned the attack, extending his condolences to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the victims' families. He assured Poland of Slovakia's solidarity and readiness to provide any necessary assistance.
Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár confirmed that the Slovak Foreign Ministry is closely following developments and is prepared to provide consular assistance if needed. According to Blanár, Polish authorities had not reported any Slovak citizens among those affected by the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Slovak Police Force said it remains in continuous contact with Polish authorities and is assessing potential security risks. Police reassured the public that there is currently no immediate security threat to Slovakia, adding that additional measures could be introduced if necessary.
The shooting took place on Krakow's main square on Saturday. The suspected attacker was shot by police, while Polish authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Source: TASR
