What items are usually considered contraband in a war? clothing for refugees from battle areas medical supplies for wounded soldiers weapons and articles used for fighting food for refugees from battle areas

Weapons and articles used for fighting.

Explanation:

Absolute contraband includes arms, munitions, and various materials, like chemicals and certain types of machinery that may be used directly for war. This includes instruments or materials that may be converted, or made, into weapons for war.

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