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Three fatalities occurred and a minimum of nine individuals got hurt in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as stated by regional authorities.

The deaths happened after an attack on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, sources confirmed. Emergency workers were carrying on seeking for people suspected to be buried under debris.

For the third day in a row that Ukraine has targeted the area, leaving thousands of people lacking electricity and a minimum of two more persons killed.

Wave of Assaults Cause Damage

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes harmed houses, vehicles and power lines in numerous regions of Belgorod, per information from authority reports.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan showing a recreation complex with its structure and exterior demolished, and mentioned that rescue workers were removing wreckage and assessing the damage.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six people - including a child - were injured when a rocket and drone struck a truck, while an individual sustained injuries when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

The assaults succeed 48 hours of comparable strikes that have resulted in power outages and structural damage in Belgorod city and nearby regions.

Nearly 40,000 residents were influenced by energy disruptions across various communities, as reported by official statements.

Wider Situation of Conflict

There has been a substantial rise in the volume of assaults directed at Russian oil refineries in the past few months, leading to gasoline scarcities and expense hikes in some parts of the country.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - at locations transforming oil into usable fuel like petrol and diesel - have been attacked in recent months, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Ongoing Hostilities

Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or disabled 154 drones, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

Remnants of downed aircraft started blazes and destruction of community structures.

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Electrical Facilities Facing Danger

The country's president states Russian forces are repeatedly striking the country's power systems prior to the winter months and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and establish a stockpile of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Despite all the challenges, we must support the regions now confronting the hardest times," he said.