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Three people have been killed and at least nine others were injured in the newest assault from Ukraine on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as reported by regional authorities.

The deaths happened subsequent to an assault on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, sources confirmed. Rescue personnel were continuing to search for people suspected to be buried under wreckage.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the region, causing numerous residents without power and at least two other people dead.

Series of Attacks Lead to Harm

The Wednesday wave of drone and missile attacks harmed houses, transportation and power lines in various areas of Belgorod, according to government communications.

Officials released pictures from the area depicting a athletic facility with its roof and walls demolished, and said that response teams were removing wreckage and evaluating the destruction.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six people - comprising a minor - were injured when a rocket and drone hit a vehicle, while an individual sustained injuries when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Affect Thousands

These attacks come after 48 hours of comparable strikes that have led to electricity failures and building harm in Belgorod city and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across multiple districts, per information from official statements.

Broader Context of Warfare

There has been a substantial rise in the quantity of strikes targeting Russian petroleum plants in recent months, leading to gasoline scarcities and cost increases in various areas of Russia.

No fewer than twenty-one of the country's primary processing facilities - at locations transforming oil into functional petroleum products like petrol and diesel - have been attacked in recent months, significantly more than as during the whole of 2024.

Ongoing Hostilities

Simultaneously, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are ongoing. Ukrainian aerial defenses said on Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but two dozen hit objectives in numerous areas.

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

No fewer than five individuals were fatally injured recently when Russia sent over five dozen projectile weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into nine regions across Ukraine.

Electrical Facilities Facing Danger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentions Russian forces are repeatedly striking the country's power systems before the cold season and has declared additional financial support to repair damaged facilities and create a reserve of equipment to restore power supplies.

"In spite of various obstacles, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the most difficult period," he said.