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

The fatalities occurred subsequent to an assault on the Maslova Pristan settlement in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities reported. First responders were continuing to search for people feared trapped under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukraine has struck the area, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and no fewer than two additional individuals killed.

Wave of Assaults Cause Damage

Wednesday's series of missile and drone strikes harmed houses, automobiles and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, per information from official statements.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan showing a sports centre with its roof and walls demolished, and mentioned that rescue workers were removing wreckage and assessing the damage.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six individuals - including a child - were injured when missile and drone struck a truck, while an individual sustained injuries when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

These attacks come after two days of similar attacks that have resulted in power outages and structural damage in urban Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across seven municipalities, according to official statements.

Larger Picture of Conflict

There has been a substantial rise in the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, causing petroleum deficits and cost increases in various areas of Russia.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - where crude oil is converted into usable fuel like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, almost half again as many as across the previous year.

Ongoing Hostilities

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukrainian aerial defenses said on Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

Debris from intercepted drones started blazes and damage to civilian infrastructure.

A minimum of five persons were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and approximately five hundred unmanned aircraft into various areas of the country.

Power Systems Facing Danger

The leader of Ukraine states Russia is once more attacking the country's power systems ahead of winter and has announced new funding to fix harmed structures and establish a stockpile of components to reestablish energy.

"In spite of various obstacles, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the most difficult period," he said.