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Three people have been killed and a minimum of nine individuals got hurt in the newest assault from Ukraine on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as reported by local officials.

The fatalities occurred following a strike on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, officials said. Emergency workers were persisting in looking for people potentially caught under wreckage.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has targeted the area, causing numerous residents without power and no fewer than two additional individuals dead.

Multiple Strikes Cause Damage

Wednesday's series of aerial assaults harmed houses, automobiles and power lines in various areas of Belgorod, according to official statements.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan revealing a athletic facility with its roof and walls blown apart, and mentioned that rescue workers were removing wreckage and evaluating the destruction.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - got hurt when missile and drone hit a vehicle, while a man was hurt when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Impact Numerous

The assaults succeed two days of similar attacks that have caused blackouts and infrastructure destruction in the city of Belgorod and nearby regions.

Nearly 40,000 residents were impacted by electricity outages across seven municipalities, per information from authority reports.

Broader Context of Conflict

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the number of attacks directed at Russia's fuel processing facilities in recent months, causing petroleum deficits and expense hikes in certain Russian regions.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - at locations transforming oil into usable fuel like automotive fuels - have been hit since January, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Continuing Conflict

At the same time, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are continuing. Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or took out 154 aerial vehicles, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

Debris from intercepted drones ignited flames and harm to public facilities.

No fewer than five individuals were dead in the past days when Moscow deployed five dozen projectile weapons and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine.

Electrical Facilities At Risk

The country's president mentions Moscow is again targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure before the cold season and has announced new funding to repair damaged facilities and establish a stockpile of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Despite all the challenges, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the toughest situation," he stated.