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Three people have been killed and at least nine others got hurt in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to regional authorities.

The loss of life took place following a strike on the community of Maslova Pristan in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities reported. First responders were continuing to search for people suspected to be buried under rubble.

For the third day in a row that Ukraine has targeted the area, causing numerous residents without power and at least two other people killed.

Multiple Strikes Cause Damage

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes damaged homes, automobiles and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, per information from government communications.

Sources published images from the village depicting a athletic facility with its roof and walls blown apart, and said that rescue workers were removing wreckage and examining the harm.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - comprising a minor - got hurt when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft struck a truck, while a man was hurt when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Affect Thousands

The assaults succeed 48 hours of comparable strikes that have led to electricity failures and structural damage in Belgorod city and nearby regions.

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

Broader Context of Hostilities

There has been a substantial rise in the volume of assaults directed at Russian oil refineries in the past few months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in certain Russian regions.

At least 21 of the nation's key petroleum plants - in which petroleum is processed into functional petroleum products like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been attacked in recent months, substantially exceeding as during the whole of 2024.

Persistent Warfare

Meanwhile, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are continuing. Ukrainian aerial defenses reported Wednesday its defences shot down or disabled 154 drones, but two dozen hit objectives in numerous areas.

Remnants of downed aircraft caused fires and harm to public facilities.

A minimum of five persons were killed late last week when Russia sent over five dozen projectile weapons and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine.

Electrical Facilities Facing Danger

The country's president states Russia is once more attacking Ukrainian electrical facilities ahead of winter and has revealed extra monetary resources to repair damaged facilities and develop a backup supply of materials to reinstate electricity.

"Despite all the challenges, we must support the areas presently experiencing the toughest situation," he mentioned.