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Three fatalities occurred and at least nine others sustained injuries in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as stated by local officials.

The loss of life took place following a strike on the Maslova Pristan settlement early on Wednesday, authorities reported. First responders were continuing to search for people potentially caught under debris.

For the third day in a row that Ukrainian forces have attacked the area, resulting in many individuals without power and a minimum of two more persons dead.

Multiple Strikes Lead to Harm

Wednesday's series of aerial assaults destroyed residences, vehicles and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, per information from government communications.

Sources published pictures from the area depicting a athletic facility with its roof and walls blown apart, and mentioned that rescue workers were clearing debris and evaluating the destruction.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - got hurt when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft targeted transportation, while an individual sustained injuries when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

These attacks come after multiple days of identical assaults that have caused blackouts and building harm in the city of Belgorod and surrounding areas.

Approximately forty thousand people were impacted by electricity outages across multiple districts, as reported by official statements.

Broader Context of Warfare

There has been a substantial rise in the number of attacks targeting Russian oil refineries in the last several months, leading to gasoline scarcities and expense hikes in various areas of Russia.

At least 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - in which petroleum is processed into functional petroleum products like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been targeted this year, almost half again as many as across the previous year.

Continuing Conflict

Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force reported Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

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

A minimum of five persons were dead in the past days when Russia sent over 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Electrical Facilities Under Threat

The country's president states Russian forces are repeatedly striking the country's power systems ahead of winter and has revealed extra monetary resources to restore affected installations and develop a backup supply of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Despite all the challenges, we should help the areas presently experiencing the hardest times," he said.