Russia strikes nuclear plant in south Ukraine, damaging power plant buildings 

Russia has struck a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, damaging power plant buildings.

Kremlin troops hit the Pivdennoukrainsk plant in Mykolaiv region, with a ‘powerful explosion’ taking place just 300 yards away from the reactors.

The attack damaged power plant buildings, a nearby hydroelectric power plant and transmission lines.

Footage shows the site erupting into a huge fireball after the strike, illuminating the night’s sky in a blast of white light. 

Russia has struck a…