However, the defenders were running low on food and supplies, Ottomans had similar problems.

One defender ran inside during the battle, attempting to hide, but was killed by Mexican soldiers.

The defenders had run out of ammunition, reducing the battle to close combat.

Finally, Moho's defenders ran out of water and attempted to escape in the night.

The defender also runs the risk of personal injury.

Within an hour of the first shot the defenders had either surrendered or ran.

The defenders soon ran out of water and went mad with thirst.

The third attack succeeded, in part because the defenders had run out of ammunition.

Once pawn moves are exhausted, then the defender runs out of options.

A siege ends rather quickly when the defenders run out of water.