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Three people have been killed and a minimum of nine individuals were injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian frontier area of Belgorod, as stated by its governor.

The loss of life took place after an attack on the community of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, sources confirmed. Rescue personnel were persisting in looking for people suspected to be buried under rubble.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the territory, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and no fewer than two additional individuals killed.

Wave of Assaults Result in Destruction

A sequence of Wednesday drone and missile attacks damaged homes, vehicles and energy systems in various areas of Belgorod, per information from official statements.

Sources published images from the village revealing a sports centre with its building components demolished, and stated that response teams were clearing debris and evaluating the destruction.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - were injured when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft hit a vehicle, while a man was hurt when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Power Outages Impact Numerous

These attacks come after two days of similar attacks that have led to electricity failures and structural damage in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Close to 40K individuals were influenced by energy disruptions across seven municipalities, per information from authority reports.

Wider Situation of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks directed at Russia's fuel processing facilities in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in some parts of the country.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - in which petroleum is processed into practical energy sources like petrol and diesel - have been attacked in recent months, significantly more than as throughout last year.

Continuing Conflict

Meanwhile, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are continuing. Ukrainian aerial defenses stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or disabled 154 drones, but two dozen hit objectives in eleven sites.

Wreckage from stopped unmanned vehicles ignited flames and damage to civilian infrastructure.

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and hundreds of aerial vehicles into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Power Systems Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine mentions Russia is once more attacking Ukrainian electrical facilities prior to the winter months and has announced new funding to repair damaged facilities and establish a stockpile of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Despite all the challenges, we should help the regions now confronting the hardest times," he mentioned.