Yangon: A UN investigative mechanism on Tuesday reported findings of systematic abuses by the Myanmar military, including "a pattern of deliberate aerial attacks on civilians, arbitrary detention, torture and sexual violence."

According to Anadolu Agency, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar highlighted in its annual report that military assaults intensified leading up to the elections finalized in January and have persisted thereafter. The report, which spans the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, outlines attacks on civilian infrastructure such as homes, schools, medical facilities, religious buildings, and camps for internally displaced individuals, resulting in numerous casualties and destruction.

The report further noted that the military's enhanced use of paramotors and drones has rendered attacks more challenging for civilians to detect, thereby reducing their ability to escape or find cover. "Communities across Myanmar are not only living under the constant threat of violence but are also coping with the profound and lasting impact of what they have endured," stated Nicholas Koumjian, head of the mechanism. He emphasized the pressing need for accountability for those responsible.

Investigators also documented evidence of arbitrary detention, torture, and sexual violence occurring within military-operated facilities. The mechanism's findings are based on information from over 1,600 sources, which include more than 750 witness testimonies, along with photographic, video, document, geospatial imagery, and forensic evidence.