Russian forces continue probing advances toward Vodianske and nearby settlements in the Dobropillia direction as part of broader operations along the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian units have reported repelling attacks in the sector amid heavy drone and artillery exchanges, while the 3rd Army Corps conducts Operation Vivaldi to the north, liberating villages and disrupting Russian logistics and infiltration groups. Russian claims of territorial gains remain significantly larger than independent assessments, reflecting attritional fighting with limited mechanized breakthroughs. Trader sentiment reflects uncertainty over whether incremental Russian pressure can secure the specific intersection before year-end deadlines, weighed against Ukrainian defensive adaptations, seasonal factors favoring mechanized assaults in fall, and ongoing manpower and equipment constraints on both sides.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Vodianske by...?
$132,409 Vol.
September 30
5%
December 31
22%
$132,409 Vol.
September 30
5%
December 31
22%
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/Vodianske1.png
Intersection Location in Vodianske: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vodianske2.png
Vodianske Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vodianske3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfqGdzp9QdZ8LtAh8
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: Jul 24, 2026, 3:03 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/Vodianske1.png
Intersection Location in Vodianske: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vodianske2.png
Vodianske Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vodianske3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfqGdzp9QdZ8LtAh8
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 probing advances toward Vodianske and nearby settlements in the Dobropillia direction as part of broader operations along the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian units have reported repelling attacks in the sector amid heavy drone and artillery exchanges, while the 3rd Army Corps conducts Operation Vivaldi to the north, liberating villages and disrupting Russian logistics and infiltration groups. Russian claims of territorial gains remain significantly larger than independent assessments, reflecting attritional fighting with limited mechanized breakthroughs. Trader sentiment reflects uncertainty over whether incremental Russian pressure can secure the specific intersection before year-end deadlines, weighed against Ukrainian defensive adaptations, seasonal factors favoring mechanized assaults in fall, and ongoing manpower and equipment constraints on both sides.
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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