The Junta’s Escalating Use of Air and Drone Strikes

Since seizing power in 2021, Myanmar's military has dramatically expanded its use of air strikes and drone attacks.

A bar chart of air strikes by Myanmar's military junta showing an increase from near zero in 2021 to around 5,000 in 2025

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Note: Figures for 2021–2023 reflect junta air strikes recorded by ACLED, which compiles media reports. Figures for 2024–2025 are from the NUG Human Rights Ministry, which draws on resistance networks and local sources.

Sources: ACLED; NUG Human Rights Ministry