Satellite images confirm significant flooding downstream from the Belgorod Reservoir dam, with territories below the structure already inundated and the water continuing to spread. This development occurred over the past hour, as the governor of Belgorod Oblast, Gladkov, and the Ministry of Emergencies have remained silent on the incident, suggesting an attempt to downplay the situation. In the Moscow region, air defenses were active against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Shcherbinka and on the outskirts of the city, with reports of UAVs being shot down. Separately, an oil depot in the Moscow region was reported to be on fire, as indicated by shared video content. The extent of the flooding below the Belgorod Reservoir has become visible through satellite imagery, which shows substantial areas already submerged and the water advancing. Despite the ongoing inundation, particularly around Bezlyudovka, no evacuation of settlements below the reservoir has been announced. The lack of official statements from Governor Gladkov and the Ministry of Emergencies has led to speculation that the incident is being suppressed. Simultaneously, the Moscow region experienced air defense activity targeting UAVs. Radar reports indicated engagements in Shcherbinka and on the outskirts of Moscow. An oil depot fire in the Moscow region was also reported, with accompanying video shared online. In a statement regarding international agreements, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserted on October 26th, 2025, that Russia has not violated the Budapest Memorandum. Separately, Ukrenergo announced that there will be no power outages for household consumers on October 27th, 2025. Earlier in the reporting window, between 5:47 PM and 6:45 PM UTC, a drone strike damaged the Belgorod reservoir dam, causing a water level drop of 100 cm and threatening to flood Russian military positions and nearby settlements. Russian media reported that positions of the 128th, 116th, 68th, and 136th brigades of the Russian Armed Forces, along with units of the 68/69th division and the 44th Army Corps, were under threat of inundation. Reports from earlier in the day also mentioned UAV alerts and activity in the Moscow region, including a fire at the Serpukhov oil depot and security measures at Kaluga and Shaykovka airports.
