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Three fatalities occurred and no fewer than nine people got hurt in Ukraine's latest attack on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, according to its governor.

The loss of life took place following a strike on the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, officials said. Rescue personnel were carrying on seeking for people feared trapped under rubble.

This marks the third straight day that Ukraine has targeted the area, causing numerous residents without power and at least two other people fatally injured.

Series of Attacks Cause Damage

Wednesday's series of aerial assaults destroyed residences, automobiles and electrical infrastructure in multiple districts of Belgorod, according to government communications.

Authorities shared photographs from Maslova Pristan showing a recreation complex with its structure and exterior demolished, and mentioned that response teams were cleaning up rubble and assessing the damage.

Within the adjacent community of Moshchenoye, six individuals - comprising a minor - were injured when missile and drone targeted transportation, while a man was hurt when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Power Outages Hit Many

The assaults succeed two days of similar attacks that have resulted in power outages and infrastructure destruction in the city of Belgorod and nearby regions.

Approximately forty thousand people were affected by power cuts across seven municipalities, per information from official statements.

Larger Picture of Hostilities

Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated the quantity of strikes targeting Russia's fuel processing facilities in the last several months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in various areas of Russia.

A minimum of 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - at locations transforming oil into functional petroleum products like automotive fuels - have been hit since January, significantly more than as throughout last year.

Persistent Warfare

Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine are ongoing. Ukraine's air force stated during midweek its protective measures destroyed or took out 154 aerial vehicles, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

Remnants of downed aircraft caused fires and destruction of community structures.

A minimum of five persons were dead in the past days when Russia sent over five dozen projectile weapons and hundreds of aerial vehicles into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Power Systems Facing Danger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces are repeatedly striking Ukrainian electrical facilities ahead of winter and has declared additional financial support to fix harmed structures and develop a backup supply of equipment to restore power supplies.

"In spite of various obstacles, we need to assist the communities currently facing the toughest situation," he said.