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Three individuals lost their lives and no fewer than nine people were injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as stated by regional authorities.

The fatalities occurred following a strike on the Maslova Pristan settlement during Wednesday morning, authorities reported. First responders were continuing to search for people potentially caught under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the territory, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and at least two other people dead.

Series of Attacks Cause Damage

Wednesday's series of aerial assaults damaged homes, vehicles and energy systems in numerous regions of Belgorod, as reported by government communications.

Authorities shared pictures from the area showing a athletic facility with its structure and exterior destroyed, and stated that rescue workers were clearing debris and evaluating the destruction.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - involving a young person - got hurt when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft targeted transportation, while an individual sustained injuries when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Affect Thousands

The strikes follow multiple days of identical assaults that have caused blackouts and infrastructure destruction in urban Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Close to 40K individuals were impacted by electricity outages across multiple districts, according to official statements.

Broader Context of Conflict

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the volume of assaults launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, causing petroleum deficits and cost increases in certain Russian regions.

At least 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - at locations transforming oil into practical energy sources like automotive fuels - have been targeted this year, substantially exceeding as throughout last year.

Persistent Warfare

At the same time, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are persisting. Ukrainian aerial defenses reported Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or disabled 154 drones, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

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

At least five people were fatally injured recently when Russian forces launched five dozen projectile weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into nine regions across Ukraine.

Energy Infrastructure At Risk

The country's president says Russia is once more attacking Ukrainian electrical facilities before the cold season and has revealed extra monetary resources to repair damaged facilities and develop a backup supply of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Regardless of numerous difficulties, we must support the regions now confronting the most difficult period," he stated.