At least 82 incidents of airstrikes targeting civilians were recorded across Myanmar between 2 and 8 May, according to a statement released by the Nyan Lynn Thit Analytica research group on 8 May.

The attacks occurred in 14 regions, including Mandalay, Sagaing, and eastern Bago - areas also affected by a powerful earthquake on 28 March. The week-long bombardment left at least 28 civilians dead and 77 others injured.

Of the total, 18 airstrikes took place during clashes between the junta and resistance forces, resulting in three civilian deaths and six injuries.

Despite declaring a temporary ceasefire following the 28 March earthquake to support recovery efforts, the junta continued aerial assaults. The ceasefire, initially set to expire on 8 May, was extended to 31 May. However, at least 30 airstrikes targeting civilians occurred between 6 and 8 May alone, during the extended truce period.

Among earthquake-hit regions, Mandalay was the most heavily targeted by air raids, followed by Magway, Sagaing, and northern Shan State. Many of the strikes hit residential villages and caused significant damage, including the destruction of five schools, two clinics, and four religious buildings, according to the research group.

Nyan Lynn Thit Analytica clarified that each airstrike on a location in a single day was counted as one incident. Their data was compiled from the reports of 39 independent media outlets and social media sources. As a result, the actual number of airstrikes on the ground may be even higher than reported.

For comparison, the group noted that from 25 April to 1 May, at least 27 civilians were killed and 67 injured in similar attacks by the junta.