Ukraine would consider switching off its Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that lies in Russian-occupied territory if Kyiv loses control of operations at the site, Interfax news agency cited an aide to the prime minister as saying on Thursday.

"The scenario in which the station could move completely out of control and we stop it is also being looked at," the official was quoted as saying. 

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

(With input from Reuters)