A temporary injunction prohibiting the use and departure of three yachts from Croatian ports has been issued on suspicion that they are connected with persons on the sanctions list released after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Croatia's Sea Transport and Infrastructure Ministry stated on Wednesday.

The yachts are moored in the marina of Betina, the ACI marina in Skradin, and the port of Rijeka.

The injunction is in compliance with the restrictions adopted by the European Union in response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine and extended to include certain individuals.

The three vessels concerned must not leave the ports where they are staying now as long as the injunction is in force.

The ministry said it is also verifying the information and conducting other activities as a member of the standing group for the implementation and monitoring of the international sanctions in accordance with the relevant legislation.