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Three fatalities occurred and at least nine others got hurt in the newest assault from Ukraine on the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to its governor.

The fatalities occurred following a strike on the community of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, sources confirmed. Emergency workers were persisting in looking for people potentially caught under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukraine has struck the area, resulting in many individuals lacking electricity and at least two other people dead.

Multiple Strikes Cause Damage

Wednesday's series of missile and drone strikes destroyed residences, automobiles and power lines in multiple districts of Belgorod, per information from authority reports.

Sources published images from the village showing a recreation complex with its roof and walls blown apart, and stated that emergency personnel were cleaning up rubble and assessing the damage.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six people - involving a young person - got hurt when missile and drone struck a truck, while a man was hurt when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Power Outages Affect Thousands

These attacks come after two days of similar attacks that have caused blackouts and building harm in urban Belgorod and surrounding areas.

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

Larger Picture of Warfare

There has been a substantial rise in the quantity of strikes launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and cost increases in various areas of Russia.

At least 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - at locations transforming oil into practical energy sources like automotive fuels - have been hit since January, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Persistent Warfare

Simultaneously, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are ongoing. Ukrainian aerial defenses said on Wednesday its defences shot down or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

Wreckage from stopped unmanned vehicles caused fires and damage to civilian infrastructure.

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russian forces launched multiple ballistic weapons and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into various areas of the country.

Power Systems At Risk

The leader of Ukraine says Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure prior to the winter months and has announced new funding to fix harmed structures and develop a backup supply of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Regardless of numerous difficulties, we should help the areas presently experiencing the toughest situation," he stated.