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
