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Three individuals lost their lives and no fewer than nine people sustained injuries in the most recent Ukrainian strike on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as reported by regional authorities.

The deaths happened following a strike on the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, officials said. First responders were carrying on seeking for people feared trapped under wreckage.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has struck the area, leaving thousands of people without power and no fewer than two additional individuals fatally injured.

Series of Attacks Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes harmed houses, transportation and power lines in multiple districts of Belgorod, as reported by official statements.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan depicting a recreation complex with its structure and exterior blown apart, and mentioned that emergency personnel were cleaning up rubble and evaluating the destruction.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - including a child - got hurt when a rocket and drone targeted transportation, while a person got injured when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Impact Numerous

The strikes follow two days of similar attacks that have caused blackouts and structural damage in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Close to 40K individuals were affected by power cuts across seven municipalities, as reported by government sources.

Broader Context of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the volume of assaults targeting Russian petroleum plants in the past few months, leading to gasoline scarcities and price rises in various areas of Russia.

A minimum of 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - where crude oil is converted into functional petroleum products like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, significantly more than as during the whole of 2024.

Persistent Warfare

Meanwhile, assaults from Russia against Ukraine are ongoing. The country's military aviation reported Wednesday its air defense systems eliminated or disabled 154 drones, but 22 struck targets in numerous areas.

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

At least five people were fatally injured recently when Russia sent over 50 ballistic missiles and hundreds of aerial vehicles into nine regions across Ukraine.

Electrical Facilities Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine mentions Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure before the cold season and has revealed extra monetary resources to fix harmed structures and develop a backup supply of components to reestablish energy.

"In spite of various obstacles, we should help the communities currently facing the toughest situation," he stated.