 Soviet doctrine however never failed to prioritize the food of the Ukraine nor the oil of the Caucasus, which resulted in drastic action after Germany's expulsion/retreat in 1943.In 1944, the entire population of Chechens and Ingush was deported after rebelling against Soviet rule.Large numbers of people who were not deemed fit for transport were 'liquidated' on the spot, and the adverse situation with transport and the stay in Siberia caused many deaths as well.