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Three people have been killed and a minimum of nine individuals sustained injuries in the most recent Ukrainian strike on the Russian frontier area of Belgorod, as stated by its governor.

The deaths happened subsequent to an assault on the village of Maslova Pristan during Wednesday morning, authorities reported. Emergency workers were continuing to search for people suspected to be buried under debris.

For the third day in a row that Ukraine has targeted the territory, causing numerous residents without power and no fewer than two additional individuals dead.

Series of Attacks Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes destroyed residences, transportation and power lines in numerous regions of Belgorod, per information from official statements.

Officials released photographs from Maslova Pristan revealing a athletic facility with its structure and exterior demolished, and stated that rescue workers were cleaning up rubble and assessing the damage.

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

Electrical Failures Impact Numerous

The assaults succeed 48 hours of comparable strikes that have led to electricity failures and building harm in urban Belgorod and nearby regions.

Nearly 40,000 residents were impacted by electricity outages across various communities, per information from authority reports.

Larger Picture of Conflict

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the quantity of strikes launched against Russian oil refineries in the past few months, leading to gasoline scarcities and cost increases in some parts of the country.

No fewer than twenty-one of the country's primary processing facilities - in which petroleum is processed into practical energy sources like automotive fuels - have been targeted this year, significantly more than as throughout last year.

Ongoing Hostilities

Meanwhile, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are continuing. Ukraine's air force reported Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or took out 154 aerial vehicles, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

Debris from intercepted drones started blazes and destruction of community structures.

At least five people were killed late last week when Russia sent over five dozen projectile weapons and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine.

Energy Infrastructure Under Threat

The country's president states Moscow is again targeting the country's power systems before the cold season and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and create a reserve of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we must support the regions now confronting the most difficult period," he said.