**Russian forces continue small-scale infiltration attempts and glide-bomb strikes against Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but open-source assessments as of early September 2026 indicate the village remains under Ukrainian control with fighting confined to gray-zone areas and the outskirts.** The 118th Mechanized Brigade reports repelling repeated assaults involving infantry groups, motorcycles, and ATVs, while Ukrainian drones and artillery inflict heavy losses; Russian milbloggers periodically claim advances or capture, yet independent mapping and Ukrainian statements show no consolidation of gains. This pattern of attritional pressure without decisive breakthrough has persisted for over 1,500 days, with Russia shifting from mechanized pushes to lower-cost tactics amid broader southern-axis efforts to reach artillery range of Orikhiv. Upcoming seasonal changes and any intensified Russian operations tied to domestic timelines could influence near-term dynamics, though Ukrainian defensive adaptations have repeatedly prevented full seizure. Trader sentiment reflects this entrenched stalemate and limited verified progress.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Mala Tokmachka by...?
$403,300 Vol.
September 30
8%
December 31
62%
$403,300 Vol.
September 30
8%
December 31
62%
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/Mala+Tokmachka1.png
Intersection Location in Mala Tokmachka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Mala+Tokmachka2.png
Mala Tokmachka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Mala+Tokmachka3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFjruKqP6iK2M6NM8
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: May 21, 2026, 1:36 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/Mala+Tokmachka1.png
Intersection Location in Mala Tokmachka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Mala+Tokmachka2.png
Mala Tokmachka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Mala+Tokmachka3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFjruKqP6iK2M6NM8
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 continue small-scale infiltration attempts and glide-bomb strikes against Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, but open-source assessments as of early September 2026 indicate the village remains under Ukrainian control with fighting confined to gray-zone areas and the outskirts.** The 118th Mechanized Brigade reports repelling repeated assaults involving infantry groups, motorcycles, and ATVs, while Ukrainian drones and artillery inflict heavy losses; Russian milbloggers periodically claim advances or capture, yet independent mapping and Ukrainian statements show no consolidation of gains. This pattern of attritional pressure without decisive breakthrough has persisted for over 1,500 days, with Russia shifting from mechanized pushes to lower-cost tactics amid broader southern-axis efforts to reach artillery range of Orikhiv. Upcoming seasonal changes and any intensified Russian operations tied to domestic timelines could influence near-term dynamics, though Ukrainian defensive adaptations have repeatedly prevented full seizure. Trader sentiment reflects this entrenched stalemate and limited verified progress.
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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