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Three fatalities occurred and at least nine others were injured in the newest assault from Ukraine on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, according to regional authorities.

The deaths happened following a strike on the community of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, authorities reported. Rescue personnel were persisting in looking for people potentially caught under wreckage.

This marks the third straight day that Ukraine has struck the territory, causing numerous residents without power and a minimum of two more persons dead.

Multiple Strikes Result in Destruction

Wednesday's series of drone and missile attacks harmed houses, transportation and energy systems in numerous regions of Belgorod, as reported by official statements.

Authorities shared pictures from the area depicting a recreation complex with its building components destroyed, and said that emergency personnel were removing wreckage and examining the harm.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - were injured when a rocket and drone hit a vehicle, while an individual sustained injuries when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Power Outages Affect Thousands

The strikes follow two days of similar attacks that have caused blackouts and infrastructure destruction in Belgorod city and surrounding areas.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across seven municipalities, as reported by authority reports.

Broader Context of Conflict

There has been a substantial rise in the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in the past few months, causing petroleum deficits and expense hikes in various areas of Russia.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - where crude oil is converted into functional petroleum products like petrol and diesel - have been attacked in recent months, substantially exceeding as throughout last year.

Continuing Conflict

At the same time, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday its air defense systems eliminated or disabled 154 drones, but 22 struck targets in eleven sites.

Remnants of downed aircraft caused fires and destruction of community structures.

At least five people were dead in the past days when Moscow deployed five dozen projectile weapons and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Electrical Facilities Facing Danger

The country's president states Russia is once more attacking the country's power systems ahead of winter and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and develop a backup supply of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the most difficult period," he mentioned.