Flooding in Belgorod: how dam damage affected the actions of the Russian Federation.

The flooding of the dam in the Belgorod region impacted the activity of Russian troops in Kharkiv region

According to inkorr.com: According to Viktor Trehubov, head of the communication department of the Joint Forces Group, flooding in some areas due to the damaged dam complicated the deployment of Russian units and reduced their combat effectiveness after the structure was blown up.

“Some Russian brigades are indeed in a tough spot, as areas critical for their advancement and accumulation have been flooded. This has affected their combat readiness. This fact is undoubtedly positive, as the overall situation in the direction is complex,” emphasized Trehubov.

Despite attempts by Russian troops to break through to Vovchansk, their efforts have thus far been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, part of the Russian forces is engaged in other tasks, which may ease the situation for Ukrainian troops.

Impact of flooding on Russian forces

The flooding of the dam in Belgorod complicated supply lines and reduced the activity of Russian troops in Kharkiv region. Although this situation is not critical, it could significantly complicate coordination of actions due to the inaccessibility of flooded areas.

Emergency situation in Russia after attacks on the dam

As a result of the attacks on the dam in the Belgorod region, a state of emergency has been declared in Russia. The bottom drain and both gates that regulate water levels have been damaged, leading to a decrease in water level by one meter.

Consequently, adjacent territories have been flooded due to the water leak. The damage to the dam has been confirmed by the commander of the troops, Robert Madyar Brovdi.