I think this is a sudden realization that they have lost control and they have engaged in scorched earth in an attempt to intimidate their tormentors and destroy what they can before they are vanquished forever. These are classic bully tactics.
An Evil Enemy Will Burn His Own Nation To The Ground To Rule Over The Ashes
I think this is a sudden realization that they have lost control and they have engaged in scorched earth in an attempt to intimidate their tormentors and destroy what they can before they are vanquished forever. These are classic bully tactics.