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Three people have been killed and no fewer than nine people sustained injuries in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian frontier area of Belgorod, as reported by local officials.

The deaths happened subsequent to an assault on the Maslova Pristan settlement in the early hours of Wednesday, authorities reported. Emergency workers were carrying on seeking for people feared trapped under debris.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukrainian forces have attacked the region, leaving thousands of people experiencing blackouts and at least two other people killed.

Multiple Strikes Lead to Harm

The Wednesday wave of missile and drone strikes damaged homes, transportation and electrical infrastructure in various areas of Belgorod, according to official statements.

Authorities shared pictures from the area showing a sports centre with its roof and walls destroyed, and said that response teams were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

In the nearby town of Moshchenoye, six people - involving a young person - were injured when an aerial projectile and unmanned aircraft hit a vehicle, while an individual sustained injuries when a car was hit in Masychevo.

Power Outages Affect Thousands

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

Approximately forty thousand people were influenced by energy disruptions across various communities, per information from government sources.

Wider Situation of Conflict

There has been a substantial rise in the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and cost increases in certain Russian regions.

No fewer than twenty-one of Russia's 38 major refineries - in which petroleum is processed into usable fuel like petrol and diesel - have been targeted this year, significantly more than as across the previous year.

Persistent Warfare

Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine are ongoing. The country's military aviation reported Wednesday its defences shot down or neutralized 154 unmanned aircraft, but multiple reached destinations in 11 locations.

Wreckage from stopped unmanned vehicles ignited flames and harm to public facilities.

A minimum of five persons were fatally injured recently when Russian forces launched five dozen projectile weapons and hundreds of aerial vehicles into various areas of the country.

Electrical Facilities Under Threat

The leader of Ukraine states Moscow is again targeting Ukrainian electrical facilities prior to the winter months and has revealed extra monetary resources to fix harmed structures and create a reserve of components to reestablish energy.

"Despite all the challenges, we need to assist the areas presently experiencing the toughest situation," he said.