RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, JULY 4, 2023

Ukrainian forces appear to be focusing on creating an asymmetrical attrition gradient that conserves Ukrainian manpower at the cost of a slower rate of territorial gains, while gradually wearing down Russian manpower and equipment.

The current pace of Ukrainian operations is not indicative of a stalemate or evidence that Ukraine cannot retake large areas.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least four sectors of the front and advanced on July 4.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-4-2023