Zelenskyy added that air defense "remains the top priority for protecting lives." MORE: 11 injured as Russia attacks Ukraine with hundreds of drones "We are also actively advancin

Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to attack Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war.

Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assault since the war began. The capital Kyiv was the primary target.