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Blockades have a long history in warfare, and for just as long navies have challenged them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Blockades are also taking place at several border crossings with Ukraine.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Blockades also severed more than a dozen other highways, Vinci said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

Blockades have prevented the transport of supplies to oil blocs operated by state-owned Petroecuador and private companies, the government has said.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2022

Blockades are of two natures, according to the object review.

From Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)