Russian forces have conducted repeated attacks and infiltration missions near Sofiivka in Donetsk Oblast as part of broader operations targeting the Kostyantynivka axis and approaches to Slovyansk. Institute for the Study of War assessments through early June 2026 show Russian units active southwest of Druzhkivka and around nearby settlements such as Novopavlivka, with Russian Ministry of Defense claims of gains in adjacent villages, yet no confirmed seizure of the specific intersection defining the market. Ukrainian forces have reported holding positions, repelling assaults, and executing limited counterattacks in the Donbas sector amid a wider pattern of Russian incremental pressure offset by Ukrainian territorial recoveries elsewhere since mid-May. Trader probabilities reflect this contested frontline status, where resolution hinges on verified map updates rather than unconfirmed claims, with potential shifts tied to intensified ground activity or Ukrainian defensive reinforcements before key deadlines like June 30, 2026.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$131,023 Vol.
June 30
9%
December 31
53%
$131,023 Vol.
June 30
9%
December 31
53%
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 which 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/So1.png
Intersection Location in Sofiivka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/So2.png
Sofiivka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/To3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iwjvuyoJAH6WCdaQ7
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 28, 2026, 1:12 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 which 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/So1.png
Intersection Location in Sofiivka: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/So2.png
Sofiivka Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/To3.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iwjvuyoJAH6WCdaQ7
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 conducted repeated attacks and infiltration missions near Sofiivka in Donetsk Oblast as part of broader operations targeting the Kostyantynivka axis and approaches to Slovyansk. Institute for the Study of War assessments through early June 2026 show Russian units active southwest of Druzhkivka and around nearby settlements such as Novopavlivka, with Russian Ministry of Defense claims of gains in adjacent villages, yet no confirmed seizure of the specific intersection defining the market. Ukrainian forces have reported holding positions, repelling assaults, and executing limited counterattacks in the Donbas sector amid a wider pattern of Russian incremental pressure offset by Ukrainian territorial recoveries elsewhere since mid-May. Trader probabilities reflect this contested frontline status, where resolution hinges on verified map updates rather than unconfirmed claims, with potential shifts tied to intensified ground activity or Ukrainian defensive reinforcements before key deadlines like June 30, 2026.
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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