Russian forces have claimed control of Shevchenko near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast since late July 2026 as part of sustained offensive operations along the eastern front, though independent mapping by the Institute for the Study of War has not yet confirmed full consolidation of the specific intersection referenced in the market. Ukrainian forces have responded with Operation Vivaldi counteroffensives in the broader Donetsk region, including recent liberations near Lyman that complicate Russian logistics and manpower allocation. Trader pricing reflects these dynamics, with low implied probability for near-term resolution dates and moderate odds for October 31 amid ongoing attrition, drone strikes, and artillery exchanges that have historically slowed advances toward fortified axes. Scheduled military activity and any verified map updates through the resolution window remain the primary variables.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Shevchenko by...?
$60,938 Vol.
October 31
50%
$60,938 Vol.
October 31
50%
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 in Shevchenko: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Shevchenko1.png
Shevchenko Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Shevchenko2.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fhf9PMmJMZ51qrqT9
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: Aug 5, 2026, 8:14 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 in Shevchenko: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Shevchenko1.png
Shevchenko Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Shevchenko2.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fhf9PMmJMZ51qrqT9
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...Russian forces have claimed control of Shevchenko near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast since late July 2026 as part of sustained offensive operations along the eastern front, though independent mapping by the Institute for the Study of War has not yet confirmed full consolidation of the specific intersection referenced in the market. Ukrainian forces have responded with Operation Vivaldi counteroffensives in the broader Donetsk region, including recent liberations near Lyman that complicate Russian logistics and manpower allocation. Trader pricing reflects these dynamics, with low implied probability for near-term resolution dates and moderate odds for October 31 amid ongoing attrition, drone strikes, and artillery exchanges that have historically slowed advances toward fortified axes. Scheduled military activity and any verified map updates through the resolution window remain the primary variables.
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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