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Three people have been killed and no fewer than nine people got hurt in Ukraine's latest attack on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, according to its governor.

The loss of life took place subsequent to an assault on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, authorities reported. First responders were carrying on seeking for people feared trapped under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukraine has struck the territory, leaving thousands of people lacking electricity and at least two other people dead.

Multiple Strikes Cause Damage

A sequence of Wednesday drone and missile attacks destroyed residences, transportation and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, according to official statements.

Sources published photographs from Maslova Pristan revealing a athletic facility with its building components demolished, and stated that rescue workers were removing wreckage and assessing the damage.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - comprising a minor - sustained injuries when missile and drone struck a truck, while an individual sustained injuries when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Power Outages Impact Numerous

The strikes follow multiple days of identical assaults that have resulted in power outages and infrastructure destruction in urban Belgorod and nearby regions.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across multiple districts, as reported by official statements.

Broader Context of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the volume of assaults targeting Russian oil refineries in the last several months, leading to gasoline scarcities and cost increases in some parts of the country.

A minimum of 21 of the nation's key petroleum plants - at locations transforming oil into usable fuel like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been targeted this year, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Ongoing Hostilities

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are continuing. Ukraine's air force stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or disabled 154 drones, but 22 struck targets in eleven sites.

Remnants of downed aircraft started blazes and harm to public facilities.

No fewer than five individuals were dead in the past days when Russia sent over multiple ballistic weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into nine regions across Ukraine.

Power Systems Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine mentions Russia is once more attacking the country's power systems prior to the winter months and has revealed extra monetary resources to fix harmed structures and create a reserve of equipment to restore power supplies.

"In spite of various obstacles, we should help the communities currently facing the most difficult period," he said.