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What does 'exhaust troops' mean?
To 'exhaust troops' means a military force runs out of soldiers, or its existing soldiers become too tired, injured, or demoralised to fight effectively. This can happen due to heavy casualties, low morale, or a lack of new recruits. Ukraine's spy chief suggests Russia might reach this point by 2028.
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