Ukrainian forces fully recaptured the village of Dovha Balka southwest of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on May 9, reversing earlier Russian small-unit infiltrations into its eastern sectors. Geolocated footage and assessments confirm Ukrainian control of key positions, including areas along Peremohy Street, with Russian artillery striking Ukrainian-held sites east of the village amid limited operations during the May 9–11 ceasefire. Russian forces continue localized attacks and drone strikes in the broader Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area without confirmed advances, as part of Moscow’s efforts to pressure logistics routes toward Druzhkivka. No major diplomatic or escalation developments have altered the front in the past week, leaving traders focused on whether sustained Russian pressure can overcome Ukrainian defensive holds before any specified resolution date.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Dovha Balka by...?
$26,150 Vol.
May 31
5%
$26,150 Vol.
May 31
5%
The intersection will be considered captured if any part of the intersection is shaded red on the ISW map (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36a7f6a6f5a9448496de641cf64bd375) by the resolution date. If the area is not shaded red by the specified date, the market will resolve to “No”.
For any change on the ISW map to qualify for this market’s resolution, the relevant shading indicating Russian control must persist through the next full ISW daily update cycle. If ISW skips a day, shading must persist until the next finalized ISW update is published, regardless of the date. Any continuous shading which reflects either “Assessed Russian Control”, “Assessed Russian Advance In Ukraine”, or “Assessed Russian Gains in the Past 24 Hours” will qualify. “Assessed Russian Infiltration Areas in Ukraine” will not qualify.
If Russia comes into control of this territory as a result of a negotiated settlement, this will qualify for a 'Yes' resolution, regardless of whether it is shaded red in the ISW map. An announcement of a negotiated settlement that gives Russia de jure control will not qualify. Actual control must be established.
Once Russia captures the intersection, any subsequent loss of control will not be considered towards the resolution of this market.
Intersection Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka+intersection+zoom.png
Intersection Location in Dovha Balka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka+intersection.png
Dovha Balka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sp1hCRWLBnNtSwTk8
The primary resolution source for this market will be the ISW Ukraine map. If the ISW map is rendered unavailable, information from DeepStateMap (https://deepstatemap.live/) may be used. If information from both the ISW and DeepStateMap are rendered permanently unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
Note: Any temporary glitches or errors in the map will not be considered.
Market Opened: Apr 13, 2026, 6:42 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...The intersection will be considered captured if any part of the intersection is shaded red on the ISW map (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36a7f6a6f5a9448496de641cf64bd375) by the resolution date. If the area is not shaded red by the specified date, the market will resolve to “No”.
For any change on the ISW map to qualify for this market’s resolution, the relevant shading indicating Russian control must persist through the next full ISW daily update cycle. If ISW skips a day, shading must persist until the next finalized ISW update is published, regardless of the date. Any continuous shading which reflects either “Assessed Russian Control”, “Assessed Russian Advance In Ukraine”, or “Assessed Russian Gains in the Past 24 Hours” will qualify. “Assessed Russian Infiltration Areas in Ukraine” will not qualify.
If Russia comes into control of this territory as a result of a negotiated settlement, this will qualify for a 'Yes' resolution, regardless of whether it is shaded red in the ISW map. An announcement of a negotiated settlement that gives Russia de jure control will not qualify. Actual control must be established.
Once Russia captures the intersection, any subsequent loss of control will not be considered towards the resolution of this market.
Intersection Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka+intersection+zoom.png
Intersection Location in Dovha Balka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka+intersection.png
Dovha Balka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Dovha+Balka.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sp1hCRWLBnNtSwTk8
The primary resolution source for this market will be the ISW Ukraine map. If the ISW map is rendered unavailable, information from DeepStateMap (https://deepstatemap.live/) may be used. If information from both the ISW and DeepStateMap are rendered permanently unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
Note: Any temporary glitches or errors in the map will not be considered.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Ukrainian forces fully recaptured the village of Dovha Balka southwest of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on May 9, reversing earlier Russian small-unit infiltrations into its eastern sectors. Geolocated footage and assessments confirm Ukrainian control of key positions, including areas along Peremohy Street, with Russian artillery striking Ukrainian-held sites east of the village amid limited operations during the May 9–11 ceasefire. Russian forces continue localized attacks and drone strikes in the broader Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area without confirmed advances, as part of Moscow’s efforts to pressure logistics routes toward Druzhkivka. No major diplomatic or escalation developments have altered the front in the past week, leaving traders focused on whether sustained Russian pressure can overcome Ukrainian defensive holds before any specified resolution date.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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