Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Belgorod Dam Again — HIMARS Breaks Through Depleted Air Defenses

Ukraine has struck the Belgorod Reservoir dam in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast for the third time, using reconnaissance drones, HIMARS-fired GMLRS rockets, and decoy drones in a coordinated operation. This video breaks down the reported August 8, 2026 operation step by step — from the Leleka-100 reconnaissance mission and Russian Buk-M3 and Pantsir-S1 air defenses, to the HIMARS strike on the dam’s repaired gate assembly and technical building. We examine how Ukrainian reconnaissance identified vulnerable sections of the structure, how Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted part of the incoming strike package, and why two rockets reaching the target were enough to cause renewed damage and another drop in reservoir levels. The broader story is about the evolving Ukraine-Russia drone and missile war, the growing importance of precision reconnaissance, depleted air-defense networks, HIMARS operations, and attacks on critical infrastructure near the battlefield. #UkraineWar #Russia #HIMARS #Belgorod #Ukraine #GMLRS #MilitaryNews #DroneWarfare #RussianAirDefense #UkraineRussiaWar