Russia pounds Ukraine with hundreds of drones

Russia has launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Russia has launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person in a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 300 drones overnight into Saturday, along with more than 30 cruise missiles.