Myanmar is voting in an election widely dismissed as a sham, with major political parties dissolved, many of their leaders jailed and as much as half the country not expected to vote because of an ongoing civil war.
The military government is holding a phased ballot nearly five years after it seized power in a coup, which sparked widespread opposition and spiraled into a civil war.
Observers say the junta, with China's support, is seeking to legitimize and entrench its power as it seeks a way out of the devastating stalemate.
More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls under a new law which carries severe punishments, including the death penalty.
Polling began on Sunday after reports of explosions in at least two regions of Myanmar.
Three people were taken to hospital following a rocket attack on an uninhabited house in the Mandalay region in the early hours of Sunday, the chief minister of the region confirmed to the BBC. One of those people is in a serious condition.
Separately, more than ten houses were damaged in the Myawaddy township near the border with Thailand following a series of explosions late on Saturday.
A local resident told the BBC that a child was killed in the attack, and three people were taken to hospital in an emergency condition.
While some voters expressed a sense of relief at participating, many voiced skepticism about the election's legitimacy, given the militarized environment.
The military continues to face opposition from various armed groups and has been engaged in widespread aerial strikes previously condemned by international observers.
International responses have varied, with some nations dismissing the election as a sham while urging dialogue for any genuine democratic process in Myanmar.
