WNU Editor: Reuters has been given limited access by Ukraine to the front-lines. Their analysis is one of concern .... How is Ukraine’s counter-offensive going so far? (Reuters). The Economist is saying the same thing .... Ukraine’s counter-offensive is making mixed progress (The Economist).
As to what is my take.
According to many reports Ukraine is now putting in their reserves for this offensive. Russian drone, artillery, and helicopter gunships are blunting most of the attacks. There has definitely been no breakthrough to the main Russian defense lines. There are concerns that Ukraine can only sustain this offensive for another 2 -3 weeks. Casualty numbers for both sides are very high.