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Three fatalities occurred and no fewer than nine people were injured in the newest assault from Ukraine on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as reported by regional authorities.

The deaths happened following a strike on the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, officials said. First responders were persisting in looking for people suspected to be buried under rubble.

For the third day in a row that Ukrainian forces have attacked the territory, causing numerous residents lacking electricity and at least two other people fatally injured.

Multiple Strikes Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes destroyed residences, vehicles and power lines in multiple districts of Belgorod, as reported by government communications.

Sources published pictures from the area revealing a sports centre with its roof and walls demolished, and mentioned that response teams were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, six people - including a child - were injured when a rocket and drone struck a truck, while a man was hurt when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Hit Many

The strikes follow two days of similar attacks that have resulted in power outages and infrastructure destruction in urban Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across various communities, according to authority reports.

Wider Situation of Warfare

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the number of attacks targeting Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and expense hikes in some parts of the country.

No fewer than twenty-one of the nation's key petroleum plants - where crude oil is converted into usable fuel like petrol and diesel - have been hit since January, substantially exceeding as during the whole of 2024.

Continuing Conflict

At the same time, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are ongoing. Ukraine's air force reported Wednesday its air defense systems eliminated or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but two dozen hit objectives in eleven sites.

Debris from intercepted drones ignited flames and destruction of community structures.

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russia sent over multiple ballistic weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into nine regions across Ukraine.

Energy Infrastructure Facing Danger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentions Russia is once more attacking the country's power systems prior to the winter months and has declared additional financial support to repair damaged facilities and create a reserve of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we should help the regions now confronting the toughest situation," he stated.