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Three individuals lost their lives and at least nine others were injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as stated by its governor.

The deaths happened following a strike on the community of Maslova Pristan in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities reported. First responders were carrying on seeking for people feared trapped under debris.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has targeted the area, leaving thousands of people without power and at least two other people dead.

Series of Attacks Cause Damage

A sequence of Wednesday aerial assaults damaged homes, transportation and electrical infrastructure in various areas of Belgorod, according to official statements.

Authorities shared pictures from the area depicting a recreation complex with its roof and walls blown apart, and mentioned that response teams were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - were injured when a rocket and drone targeted transportation, while an individual sustained injuries when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Hit Many

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

Approximately forty thousand people were impacted by electricity outages across multiple districts, according to authority reports.

Larger Picture of Warfare

There has been a substantial rise in the number of attacks targeting Russia's fuel processing facilities in the past few months, causing petroleum deficits and cost increases in various areas of Russia.

A minimum of 21 of the nation's key petroleum plants - at locations transforming oil into practical energy sources like automotive fuels - have been hit since January, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Continuing Conflict

Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. The country's military aviation reported Wednesday its air defense systems eliminated or disabled 154 drones, but two dozen hit objectives in numerous areas.

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

A minimum of five persons were killed late last week when Russia sent over five dozen projectile weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Electrical Facilities Under Threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure before the cold season and has announced new funding to fix harmed structures and create a reserve of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we must support the regions now confronting the hardest times," he said.