The Belgorod Reservoir is drying up after a drone hit the dam. The…
The Belgorod Reservoir is drying up after a drone hit the dam. The Belgorod Reservoir continues to shrink following the attack on July 19, which damaged the dam.
Consensus
- The Belgorod reservoir experienced a significant drop in water level after a drone strike on the dam on July 19.
- The strike caused uncontrolled water release from the reservoir.
- The historical course of the Seversky Donets River has been fully exposed due to the drop in water level.
- Tree stumps from the forest that existed before the dam was built are now visible.
- By July 24, satellite images showed long stretches of exposed land (shoals) in the reservoir.
- Residents and urbanist Vladimir Titov have shared photos and videos of the affected areas.
- The current level of water reduction is described as record-breaking on some sections.
Points of divergence
- The current level of water reduction is more extensive than the damage the dam sustained in autumn 2025. — tg_astrapress
- Several coastal areas of the reservoir have dried up, but not as severely as in 2026. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The water level has dropped to only 10–40 centimeters in some areas. — tg_astrapress
- A local resident reported being able to walk to an island in the reservoir for the first time. — tg_horizontal_russia
- Belgorod authorities declared evacuation of residents due to the threat of flooding. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The threat of flooding led to the risk of submerging several settlements. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (2 sources)
- Belgorod Reservoir Shallowing After Drone Strike on Dam — ASTRA
- Belgorod Reservoir Shallow After Drone Hit Dam — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия