Russian military forces seize Chernobyl nuclear plant

Russian forces have seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office said Thursday, according to Reuters.

The latest: The U.S. is "outraged by credible reports that Russian soldiers are currently holding the staff of the Chernobyl facilities hostage," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a press briefing Thursday evening.

The hostage taking could disrupt the "civil service efforts required to maintain and protect the nuclear waste facilities," Psaki said, adding that the reports are "incredibly alarming and greatly concerning. We condemn it and we request their release."