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Three people have been killed and no fewer than nine people sustained injuries in the newest assault from Ukraine on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, according to its governor.

The fatalities occurred after an attack on the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, officials said. Rescue personnel were persisting in looking for people suspected to be buried under rubble.

For the third day in a row that Ukraine has targeted the territory, resulting in many individuals experiencing blackouts and no fewer than two additional individuals fatally injured.

Series of Attacks Lead to Harm

The Wednesday wave of drone and missile attacks harmed houses, transportation and energy systems in numerous regions of Belgorod, per information from authority reports.

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

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six people - including a child - sustained injuries when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft struck a truck, while a man was hurt when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

These attacks come after two days of similar attacks that have resulted in power outages and infrastructure destruction in Belgorod city and nearby regions.

Nearly 40,000 residents were impacted by electricity outages across multiple districts, according to official statements.

Wider Situation of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the volume of assaults launched against Russian oil refineries in the last several months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in certain Russian regions.

No fewer than twenty-one of the nation's key petroleum plants - where crude oil is converted into practical energy sources like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been attacked in recent months, substantially exceeding as during the whole of 2024.

Persistent Warfare

Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. The country's military aviation stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or took out 154 aerial vehicles, but 22 struck targets in eleven sites.

Remnants of downed aircraft caused fires and destruction of community structures.

At least five people were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and hundreds of aerial vehicles into various areas of the country.

Energy Infrastructure Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine says Moscow is again targeting Ukrainian electrical facilities ahead of winter and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and develop a backup supply of equipment to restore power supplies.

"In spite of various obstacles, we should help the communities currently facing the most difficult period," he stated.