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Three individuals lost their lives and no fewer than nine people 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 subsequent to an assault on the Maslova Pristan settlement in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities reported. Rescue personnel were continuing to search for people potentially caught under rubble.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has targeted the area, leaving thousands of people without power and at least two other people dead.

Multiple Strikes Result in Destruction

The Wednesday wave of drone and missile attacks harmed houses, transportation and energy systems in numerous regions of Belgorod, per information from authority reports.

Authorities shared images from the village showing a athletic facility with its structure and exterior blown apart, and mentioned that rescue workers were cleaning up rubble and assessing the damage.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six individuals - including a child - were injured when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft targeted transportation, while an individual sustained injuries when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Affect Thousands

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

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

Larger Picture of Warfare

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the volume of assaults targeting Russia's fuel processing facilities in the last several months, leading to gasoline scarcities and price rises in certain Russian regions.

At least 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - in which petroleum is processed into practical energy sources like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, almost half again as many as throughout last year.

Continuing Conflict

Simultaneously, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are continuing. Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but 22 struck targets in eleven sites.

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

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Electrical Facilities Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine mentions Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and establish a stockpile of materials to reinstate electricity.

"Regardless of numerous difficulties, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the toughest situation," he said.