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Isolation of an area of importance to the enemy (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blockade

(Other definitions for blockade that I've seen before include "The sealing off a place to prevent entry or exist" , "Action taken to prevent entry as of goods" , "Closure of port to prevent entry or exit" , "Seal off (a sea port)" , "Seal off (a place)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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