Putin orders Russian government to take over Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following annexation

Europe's largest nuclear power plant faces renewed security threats as Russia says it will now 'supervise' the Zaporzhzhia power station following annexation.

Vershinin’s comments followed steps by Putin Wednesday to formally annex the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – home to the mammoth power station.  Caitlin McFall is a Fox News Digital reporter. You can reach her at caitlin.mcfall@fox.com or @ctlnmcfall on Twitter.

Russian forces have occupied the ZNPP since March, but Ukrainian technicians have continued to operate the plant with some Russian nuclear officials there reportedly keeping an eye on Ukraine's activities.