Russian forces have conducted incremental advances toward Svitle in Donetsk Oblast amid broader offensive operations in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed control of Svitle and nearby Nova Sich in late July 2026, though Institute for the Study of War assessments at the time found limited independent confirmation of consolidated positions despite Russian units operating within a few kilometers. Ongoing fighting features small-unit assaults, drone strikes, and Ukrainian defensive actions around nearby settlements such as Dobropillya and Myrnohrad. Trader probabilities for capture by late October reflect the pace of these localized gains, Ukrainian counter-moves north of Lyman, and the challenges of verifying control on ISW maps in a contested gray zone. Scheduled ISW updates through the resolution window will determine outcomes.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Svitle by...?
$65,900 Vol.
October 31
13%
$65,900 Vol.
October 31
13%
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 Svitle: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Svitle1.png
Svitle Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Svitle2.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4wD9Vc9XvfYZ3417
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, 8:11 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 Svitle: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Svitle1.png
Svitle Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Svitle2.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4wD9Vc9XvfYZ3417
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 incremental advances toward Svitle in Donetsk Oblast amid broader offensive operations in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed control of Svitle and nearby Nova Sich in late July 2026, though Institute for the Study of War assessments at the time found limited independent confirmation of consolidated positions despite Russian units operating within a few kilometers. Ongoing fighting features small-unit assaults, drone strikes, and Ukrainian defensive actions around nearby settlements such as Dobropillya and Myrnohrad. Trader probabilities for capture by late October reflect the pace of these localized gains, Ukrainian counter-moves north of Lyman, and the challenges of verifying control on ISW maps in a contested gray zone. Scheduled ISW updates through the resolution window will determine outcomes.
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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