“My supporters didn't even have a slingshot, it's all lying on TV. I shot when the guys went to the third floor. I tried not to hit the guys, ”RIA Novosti quoted Atambayev as saying.

Earlier, the ex-president of Kyrgyzstan told his supporters that he intends to hold a rally in Bishkek.

According to recent reports, 52 people were injured as a result of the assault on Atambaev’s residence. One Special Forces officer died.