Three people have been killed and at least nine others injured in Ukraine's latest attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to its governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov.
The strike hit the village of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, Gladkov said. Emergency workers were searching for people feared trapped under rubble.
This is the third consecutive day Ukraine has struck the region, leaving thousands of people without power and at least two other casualties reported.
Ukraine has not commented on the attacks but has had a pattern of targeting locations inside Russia, including Belgorod, throughout the conflict.
Following this attack, Russian strikes have also led to power outages in various sections of Ukraine, as reported by the country’s energy regulator.
Since the onset of the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022, hostilities have intensified. As winter approaches, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has noted that Russia is now specifically targeting critical energy-generating facilities in Ukraine, while Ukraine has focused on Russian oil refineries.
On Wednesday, several drone and missile attacks caused damage to homes, vehicles, and power lines in Belgorod, according to Gladkov’s Telegram updates. He shared photographs showcasing extensive destruction, including a sports center with its roof and walls severely damaged.
In addition to the deadly strike in Maslova Pristan, multiple reports indicate injuries from Related attacks, including six people injured in the nearby town of Moshchenoye when rockets targeted a truck.
These attacks are part of an ongoing pattern of strikes that have left many in Belgorod without electricity, affecting nearly 40,000 residents across various municipalities.
As tensions mount, the conflict continues to evolve with both Ukrainian and Russian forces targeting infrastructure critical for energy and public safety. With the winter season fast approaching, the humanitarian implications of these strikes raise significant concerns.
