Russian forces control approximately 70% of Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region following their May 2024 offensive, but have faced fierce Ukrainian resistance preventing full capture amid urban fighting around the city center and northern chemical plant. In the past 48 hours, both sides report ongoing artillery duels, drone strikes, and infantry clashes with limited territorial shifts, per assessments from the Institute for the Study of War. Incremental Russian advances over the last two weeks reflect high casualties and fortified defenses, stalling momentum from initial border incursions. Traders watch for potential Ukrainian reinforcements or Western arms deliveries, including F-16 jets, which could influence escalation or de-escalation on this frontline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedWill Russia capture all of Vovchansk by...?
Will Russia capture all of Vovchansk by...?
$830,062 Vol.
March 31
2%
April 30
10%
$830,062 Vol.
March 31
2%
April 30
10%
Vovchansk 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 March 31, 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 "Vovchanski Khutory" 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 Vovchansk, any subsequent loss of control will not be considered towards the resolution of this market.
Vovchansk Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vovchansk.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pEumzu6kdCPQ2sYt7
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 is rendered permanently unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
Note: Any temporary glitches or errors in the map 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 that gives Russia de jure control will not qualify. Actual control must be established.
Market Opened: Dec 23, 2025, 5:17 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Vovchansk 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 March 31, 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 "Vovchanski Khutory" 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 Vovchansk, any subsequent loss of control will not be considered towards the resolution of this market.
Vovchansk Location: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Vovchansk.png
Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pEumzu6kdCPQ2sYt7
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 is rendered permanently unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
Note: Any temporary glitches or errors in the map 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 that gives Russia de jure control will not qualify. Actual control must be established.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Russian forces control approximately 70% of Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region following their May 2024 offensive, but have faced fierce Ukrainian resistance preventing full capture amid urban fighting around the city center and northern chemical plant. In the past 48 hours, both sides report ongoing artillery duels, drone strikes, and infantry clashes with limited territorial shifts, per assessments from the Institute for the Study of War. Incremental Russian advances over the last two weeks reflect high casualties and fortified defenses, stalling momentum from initial border incursions. Traders watch for potential Ukrainian reinforcements or Western arms deliveries, including F-16 jets, which could influence escalation or de-escalation on this frontline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



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