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Three people have been killed and at least nine others sustained injuries in Ukraine's latest attack on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as reported by its governor.

The loss of life took place subsequent to an assault on the community of Maslova Pristan in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. Rescue personnel were continuing to search for people suspected to be buried under wreckage.

For the third day in a row that Ukraine has struck the territory, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and at least two other people dead.

Wave of Assaults Result in Destruction

A sequence of Wednesday drone and missile attacks damaged homes, vehicles and electrical infrastructure in multiple districts of Belgorod, according to government communications.

Sources published photographs from Maslova Pristan depicting a athletic facility with its roof and walls blown apart, and stated that response teams were cleaning up rubble and examining the harm.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, six individuals - involving a young person - were injured when missile and drone targeted transportation, while a person got injured when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Energy Disruptions Hit Many

These attacks come after two days of similar attacks that have caused blackouts and structural damage in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were influenced by energy disruptions across multiple districts, according to government sources.

Broader Context of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in the past few months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in certain Russian regions.

A minimum of 21 of the country's primary processing facilities - where crude oil is converted into usable fuel like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, almost half again as many as throughout last year.

Ongoing Hostilities

At the same time, Russian attacks on Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force reported Wednesday its protective measures destroyed or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in numerous areas.

Debris from intercepted drones ignited flames and destruction of community structures.

At least five people were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Power Systems Facing Danger

The country's president says Russia is once more attacking Ukrainian electrical facilities before the cold season and has announced new funding to repair damaged facilities and create a reserve of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we need to assist the regions now confronting the hardest times," he stated.