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Ukraine loses control of Chernobyl as officials warn they 'can't be sure' if nuclear plant site is safe

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Ukraine has lost control of Chernobyl after it was seized by Russian troops, a presidential adviser has said. Ukrainian authorities do not know the current condition of the Chernobyl nuclear plant, Myhailo Podolyak told the Associated Press.

However, the Mirror reports that local news outlets have suggested staff have been taken as hostages at the site. Earlier reports suggested that a battle had broken out near the remains of the nuclear power plant, which is around 60 miles from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.

As Moscow seizes the site of the nuclear disaster, experts have suggested it is a key location as soldiers are now able to march directly into Ukraine's capital city. Follow the latest on the situation in Ukraine on our live blog Mr Podoliak, adviser to the head of the president’s office, warned: "After a fierce battle, our control over the Chernobyl site has been lost. "The condition of the facilities of the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant is unknown.

This is one of the most serious problems in Europe today. "It is impossible to say that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe. "This is one of the most serious threats to Europe today.

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