Ukrainian General Staff Reports 191 Combat Engagements in 24 Hours, 129 Aerial Bombs Dropped

Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff Report for February 14

According to Главком: The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff has released its daily operational update for February 14. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 191 combat clashes with Russian troops. The invading forces launched 38 air strikes, dropping 129 guided aerial bombs. The report also highlighted the extensive use of 3,068 kamikaze drones by Russian forces, a tactic that has become a defining feature of this stage of the war.

Frontline Activity: Shelling and Combat Across Multiple Sectors

Significant shelling was recorded across the frontline. In total, Russian forces conducted 2,160 artillery and mortar strikes against Ukrainian towns and military positions. On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 85 occupiers and wounded 23 others. In this sector, they also destroyed:

• 40 unmanned aerial vehicles;
• 7 automotive transport units;
• 1 piece of special equipment;
• 2 automotive equipment units;
• 21 enemy personnel shelters.

On the North-Slobozhanske and Kursk fronts, 7 combat engagements occurred, with the enemy conducting 135 shelling missions, 4 of which involved multiple launch rocket systems. In the South-Slobozhanske sector, 10 enemy attacks were recorded, with one still ongoing. On the Kupiansk front, 4 attacks were repelled, while 3 clashes continue. Ukrainian forces halted 9 assaults in the Lyman direction and 7 enemy attempts to advance in the Sloviansk sector, where 2 engagements are still active. Russian forces were also active on the Kramatorsk front, attempting to advance three times, and launched 13 assaults in the Kostiantynivka direction.

On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy carried out 55 attacks. In the Oleksandrivka direction, 4 attacks were stopped, while 19 assaults occurred in the Huliaipole sector. The enemy attacked twice in the Orikhiv direction. As of February 14, the 1,452nd day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine continues. The report underscores the relentless intensity of fighting across the eastern and southern fronts, with no significant shift in the overall frontline reported.

The update confirms the continuation of intense combat across various fronts, indicating a sustained escalation of the conflict. The high volume of enemy shelling and assaults points to a persistently tense situation, which may influence the strategic decisions of both sides in the coming days. The active use of kamikaze drones demonstrates evolving battlefield tactics, necessitating new approaches to defense and counter-offensive operations by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.