Russian forces have advanced into parts of Stepnohirsk, a small village on the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast, with geolocated footage from late October confirming control of eastern outskirts amid intense fighting. Ukrainian reports indicate defenses holding the center, repelling assaults despite reported shortages in artillery shells and drones. Recent captures of nearby settlements like Shevchenko and Vodiane by Russian troops have boosted trader sentiment, with Polymarket odds reflecting about 60% implied probability of full capture by year-end, per the wisdom of crowds. ISW notes steady incremental gains but highlights Ukrainian fortifications and incoming Western aid as counterpressures. Winter conditions and potential mobilization waves could decisively sway outcomes before the deadline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$868,776 Vol.
March 31
6%
April 30
21%
$868,776 Vol.
March 31
6%
April 30
21%
Stepnohirsk will be considered captured if the entirety of the municipality 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 April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, 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.
The territory of the municipality is shaded in light grey and is distinguished from bordering municipalities such as "Prymorske" with a darker grey line. If all area within the municipality is shaded in red, however, the shading does not precisely match up with the border such that there is a tiny amount of grey along the border of the city, this will still qualify for a "Yes" resolution.
Once Russia captures the entirety of Stepnohirsk, any subsequent loss of control will not be considered towards the resolution of this market.
Location on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CwF1b64Qo49PvUZw5
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 which will not be considered.
If Russia comes into control of this territory as a result of a negotiated settlement, this will qualify for a 'Yes' resolution, regardless of if 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.
Market Opened: Feb 19, 2026, 7:53 AM ET
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0x65070BE91...Russian forces have advanced into parts of Stepnohirsk, a small village on the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast, with geolocated footage from late October confirming control of eastern outskirts amid intense fighting. Ukrainian reports indicate defenses holding the center, repelling assaults despite reported shortages in artillery shells and drones. Recent captures of nearby settlements like Shevchenko and Vodiane by Russian troops have boosted trader sentiment, with Polymarket odds reflecting about 60% implied probability of full capture by year-end, per the wisdom of crowds. ISW notes steady incremental gains but highlights Ukrainian fortifications and incoming Western aid as counterpressures. Winter conditions and potential mobilization waves could decisively sway outcomes before the deadline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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