diff --git a/TODO.txt b/TODO.txt
index 3a70005fb..4323128ad 100644
--- a/TODO.txt
+++ b/TODO.txt
@@ -16,8 +16,9 @@
 * attacks cancel out DONE 8/13/2024
 * upload and start server DONE 8/13/2024
 * fix multiplayer DONE 8/14/2024
-* fix server resource leak
+* fix server resource leak DONE 8/14/2024
 * balance attacks/expansions better
+* delete players when territories too small
 * better algorithm for name render placement
 * make boats larger
 * have boats not get close to shore
diff --git a/src/core/execution/AttackExecution.ts b/src/core/execution/AttackExecution.ts
index 67d0e1350..e50044eb8 100644
--- a/src/core/execution/AttackExecution.ts
+++ b/src/core/execution/AttackExecution.ts
@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ export class AttackExecution implements Execution {
 
     init(mg: MutableGame, ticks: number) {
 
+        // TODO: remove this and fix directed expansion.
+        this.targetCell = null
+
         this._owner = mg.player(this._ownerID)
         this.target = this.targetID == null ? mg.terraNullius() : mg.player(this.targetID)
         this.troops = Math.min(this._owner.troops(), this.troops)