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Three individuals lost their lives and at least nine others got hurt in the newest assault from Ukraine on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as stated by its governor.

The loss of life took place subsequent to an assault on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, authorities reported. Rescue personnel were persisting in looking for people potentially caught under debris.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has targeted the area, resulting in many individuals experiencing blackouts and a minimum of two more persons killed.

Series of Attacks Result in Destruction

Wednesday's series of drone and missile attacks damaged homes, transportation and electrical infrastructure in multiple districts of Belgorod, according to official statements.

Sources published images from the village depicting a athletic facility with its structure and exterior destroyed, and said that rescue workers were removing wreckage and evaluating the destruction.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - comprising a minor - were injured when a rocket and drone hit a vehicle, while a person got injured when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Affect Thousands

These attacks come after multiple days of identical assaults that have caused blackouts and infrastructure destruction in urban Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were impacted by electricity outages across multiple districts, per information from government sources.

Wider Situation of Warfare

Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks directed at Russian oil refineries in the last several months, leading to gasoline scarcities and expense hikes in some parts of the country.

No fewer than twenty-one of the country's primary processing facilities - in which petroleum is processed into practical energy sources like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been attacked in recent months, significantly more than as throughout last year.

Continuing Conflict

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukrainian aerial defenses stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or disabled 154 drones, but two dozen hit objectives in 11 locations.

Remnants of downed aircraft ignited flames and damage to civilian infrastructure.

No fewer than five individuals were fatally injured recently when Russian forces launched five dozen projectile weapons and hundreds of aerial vehicles into various areas of the country.

Power Systems At Risk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentions Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukrainian electrical facilities ahead of winter and has revealed extra monetary resources to repair damaged facilities and develop a backup supply of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we should help the communities currently facing the hardest times," he mentioned.