"barrier troops" meaning in English

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          "text": "The Russian president has also claimed Ukraine was using its own barrier troops, “shooting their own soldiers in the back”.",
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        "Military units that are located in the rear or on the front line to maintain military discipline of the main forces by preventing desertion."
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          "word": "blocking unit"
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          "word": "督戰隊"
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