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Three people have been killed and a minimum of nine individuals were injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as reported by its governor.

The loss of life took place subsequent to an assault on the Maslova Pristan settlement early on Wednesday, officials said. Emergency workers were persisting in looking for people feared trapped under rubble.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has struck the region, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and no fewer than two additional individuals dead.

Multiple Strikes Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of drone and missile attacks damaged homes, vehicles and power lines in multiple districts of Belgorod, as reported by official statements.

Officials released pictures from the area showing a recreation complex with its building components destroyed, and stated that emergency personnel were clearing debris and evaluating the destruction.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six people - involving a young person - sustained injuries when missile and drone targeted transportation, while a person got injured when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

The strikes follow multiple days of identical assaults that have caused blackouts and structural damage in urban Belgorod and nearby regions.

Close to 40K individuals were affected by power cuts across multiple districts, as reported by official statements.

Wider Situation of Hostilities

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the quantity of strikes launched against Russia's fuel processing facilities in the last several months, sparking fuel shortages and expense hikes in certain Russian regions.

A minimum of 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - where crude oil is converted into functional petroleum products like automotive fuels - have been targeted this year, almost half again as many as across the previous year.

Continuing Conflict

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are ongoing. The country's military aviation stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

Remnants of downed aircraft started blazes and damage to civilian infrastructure.

At least five people were fatally injured recently when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and hundreds of aerial vehicles into nine regions across Ukraine.

Power Systems Under Threat

The country's president mentions Moscow is again targeting the country's power systems before the cold season and has revealed extra monetary resources to restore affected installations and establish a stockpile of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Regardless of numerous difficulties, we should help the communities currently facing the toughest situation," he said.