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Three individuals lost their lives and no fewer than nine people were injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as stated by its governor.

The deaths happened after an attack on the Maslova Pristan settlement in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. Emergency workers were persisting in looking for people suspected to be buried under wreckage.

This marks the third straight day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the area, resulting in many individuals lacking electricity and at least two other people killed.

Multiple Strikes Lead to Harm

Wednesday's series of drone and missile attacks harmed houses, vehicles and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, as reported by authority reports.

Sources published photographs from Maslova Pristan showing a recreation complex with its roof and walls demolished, and mentioned that emergency personnel were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six people - comprising a minor - sustained injuries when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft struck a truck, while a man was hurt when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Hit Many

These attacks come after multiple days of identical assaults that have led to electricity failures and building harm in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

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 number of attacks targeting Russia's fuel processing facilities in the past few months, leading to gasoline scarcities and price rises in certain Russian regions.

At least 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - at locations transforming oil into functional petroleum products like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, substantially exceeding as throughout last year.

Ongoing Hostilities

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force stated during midweek its air defense systems eliminated or took out 154 aerial vehicles, but 22 struck targets in numerous areas.

Wreckage from stopped unmanned vehicles caused fires and harm to public facilities.

At least five people were fatally injured recently when Russia sent over multiple ballistic weapons and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Energy Infrastructure Facing Danger

The country's president states Moscow is again targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure before the cold season and has revealed extra monetary resources to repair damaged facilities and create a reserve of materials to reinstate electricity.

"In spite of various obstacles, we must support the communities currently facing the hardest times," he stated.