In Pictures: Bloodiest Day of Myanmar Coup Protests

People approach an injured man with a gunshot wound amid protests against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021, in this still image from video obtained via social media. (Credit: Myanmar Now)

Myanmar riot police are seen behind the barricade during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Feb. 28, 2021.

A wounded protester is carried during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

A riot police officer opens fire on protesters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

Protesters wearing masks depicting detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, flash three-finger salutes as they take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

A demonstrator is detained by riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

Protesters run as police fire tear gas during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021.

A protester sprays a fire extinguisher as demonstrators clash with riot police police during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.