A UN investigation reveals the Myanmar military significantly increased aerial attacks targeting civilians in the period leading up to the recent, widely condemned election. The escalation of violence demonstrates a deliberate strategy by the junta, according to investigators. These attacks occurred while the conflict within the country continued at the same high level, showing no signs of de-escalation. The UN report highlights the junta’s pattern of targeting civilians. The election itself is considered fraudulent by many international observers, and the timing of the increased attacks suggests a connection to silencing opposition and solidifying power. This escalation represents a serious worsening of the humanitarian situation in Myanmar.