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Three individuals lost their lives and at least nine others sustained injuries in the newest assault from Ukraine on the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to regional authorities.

The loss of life took place after an attack on the Maslova Pristan settlement early on Wednesday, officials said. First responders were continuing to search for people suspected to be buried under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the region, causing numerous residents lacking electricity and no fewer than two additional individuals killed.

Series of Attacks Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of aerial assaults destroyed residences, vehicles and electrical infrastructure in numerous regions of Belgorod, as reported by government communications.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan depicting a recreation complex with its roof and walls demolished, and mentioned that rescue workers were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - got hurt when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft targeted transportation, while a man was hurt when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Power Outages Impact Numerous

The assaults succeed 48 hours of comparable strikes that have led to electricity failures and infrastructure destruction in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Close to 40K individuals were affected by power cuts across various communities, as reported by official statements.

Wider Situation of Conflict

There has been a substantial rise in the volume of assaults targeting Russian petroleum plants in recent months, causing petroleum deficits and cost increases in certain Russian regions.

At least 21 of the nation's key petroleum plants - at locations transforming oil into usable fuel like automotive fuels - have been hit since January, significantly more than as during the whole of 2024.

Continuing Conflict

Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine are continuing. The country's military aviation said on Wednesday its air defense systems eliminated or disabled 154 drones, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

Wreckage from stopped unmanned vehicles started blazes and destruction of community structures.

No fewer than five individuals were dead in the past days when Russian forces launched five dozen projectile weapons and hundreds of aerial vehicles into nine regions across Ukraine.

Energy Infrastructure Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine mentions Russia is once more attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter and has declared additional financial support to fix harmed structures and establish a stockpile of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Regardless of numerous difficulties, we need to assist the communities currently facing the most difficult period," he stated.