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Three fatalities occurred and at least nine others got hurt in the most recent Ukrainian strike on the border territory of Russia of Belgorod, as stated by regional authorities.

The deaths happened after an attack on the community of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, sources confirmed. First responders 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 no fewer than two additional individuals fatally injured.

Wave of Assaults Cause Damage

The Wednesday wave of aerial assaults destroyed residences, automobiles and power lines in multiple districts of Belgorod, as reported by official statements.

Sources published pictures from the area depicting a recreation complex with its structure and exterior destroyed, and stated that emergency personnel were removing wreckage and assessing the damage.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - involving a young person - got hurt when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft struck a truck, while a person got injured when a vehicle was targeted in Masychevo.

Power Outages Affect Thousands

The strikes follow multiple days of identical assaults that have led to electricity failures and structural damage in the city of Belgorod and surrounding areas.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across multiple districts, as reported by official statements.

Larger Picture of Hostilities

Ukraine has dramatically increased the quantity of strikes targeting Russian oil refineries in the last several months, causing petroleum deficits and cost increases in various areas of Russia.

At least 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - where crude oil is converted into functional petroleum products like automotive fuels - have been targeted this year, substantially exceeding as throughout last year.

Continuing Conflict

Meanwhile, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are ongoing. Ukrainian aerial defenses stated during midweek its air defense systems eliminated or disabled 154 drones, but 22 struck targets in numerous areas.

Remnants of downed aircraft started blazes and damage to civilian infrastructure.

A minimum of five persons were dead in the past days when Moscow deployed 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine.

Power Systems Under Threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states Moscow is again targeting Ukrainian electrical facilities prior to the winter months and has declared additional financial support to fix harmed structures and establish a stockpile of materials to reinstate electricity.

"In spite of various obstacles, we must support the areas presently experiencing the hardest times," he stated.