Russian forces reported incremental advances near Sofiivka in the Druzhkivka area of Donetsk Oblast on August 25, 2026, as part of ongoing infiltration and assault operations aimed at the Kramatorsk-Slovyansk defensive line. These movements align with broader Russian efforts to consolidate positions around Kostyantynivka and expand footholds east and southeast of Slovyansk through small-unit tactics, glide-bomb strikes, and logistics interdiction. Ukrainian forces have conducted counteroffensives in other sectors, such as the Oleksandrivka direction, liberating territory earlier in 2026, while Russian strikes and infiltrations continue to pressure frontline settlements. Trader assessments of capture timelines reflect the pace of these tactical gains, Ukrainian defensive reinforcements, and any shifts in Russian operational priorities before year-end deadlines referenced in public statements.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill Russia capture Sofiivka by...?
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$208,176 Vol.
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67%
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89%
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: Aug 21, 2026, 4:28 AM 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 reported incremental advances near Sofiivka in the Druzhkivka area of Donetsk Oblast on August 25, 2026, as part of ongoing infiltration and assault operations aimed at the Kramatorsk-Slovyansk defensive line. These movements align with broader Russian efforts to consolidate positions around Kostyantynivka and expand footholds east and southeast of Slovyansk through small-unit tactics, glide-bomb strikes, and logistics interdiction. Ukrainian forces have conducted counteroffensives in other sectors, such as the Oleksandrivka direction, liberating territory earlier in 2026, while Russian strikes and infiltrations continue to pressure frontline settlements. Trader assessments of capture timelines reflect the pace of these tactical gains, Ukrainian defensive reinforcements, and any shifts in Russian operational priorities before year-end deadlines referenced in public statements.
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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