The Russian invasion could cause a shortage of oxygen supply to Ukrainian hospitals within the next 24 hour, which would put more than 20,000 lives in danger.

In a Sunday statement, the WHO stated that trucks were unable transport oxygen from plants to hospitals in the country. This includes Kyiv which was subject to a series of Russian missile strikes overnight.

In a joint statement, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General and Europe Regional Director Hans Kluge stated that the oxygen supply situation in Ukraine is rapidly approaching a dangerous level. The majority of hospitals will run out of oxygen within 24 hours. Some hospitals have run out of oxygen. “This puts thousands at risk,” said they.

The WHO estimates that Ukraine will require a 25% boost in oxygen supplies to meet its needs. This is in contrast to what it had before Russia invaded. Global health agency called to establish a safe transit route to boost oxygen supply to Ukraine through a logistic route that passes through Poland.

“It is imperative to ensure that lifesaving medical supplies – including oxygen – reach those who need them,” Tedros and Kluge said.

According to WHO, critical hospital services could also be at risk from power cuts and electricity shortages. The global health agency stated that ambulances carrying patients face danger from being caught between the Ukrainian and Russian forces.

According to WHO, oxygen supplies are essential for Covid-19 patients as well as people suffering from health complications such as sepsis or chronic illness, and those with injuries, trauma, and pregnancy. There are 1,700 Covid-infected people in Ukraine.

The WHO stated that Ukraine made progress in strengthening their health-care system prior to Russia’s invasion. They also increased oxygen therapy to help patients who are critically ill using Covid-19. Tedros and Kluge stated that “this progress is at risk of being impeded during the current crises.”

Ukraine is experiencing a spike in cases of omicron Covid infection. The number of reported cases rose by a shocking 555% from Jan. 15 to Feb. 25. according to a report from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.As civilians flee Russia’s invasion, the country is at greater risk for Covid contagion. A new Covid virus outbreak and the increasing number of casualties from the war will increase the pressure on Ukraine’s already stressed health-care system according to U.N. reports.

U.N. data shows that Ukraine has been subject to at least 240 civilian deaths since Russian invaders began. These include 64 people who died and 176 others injured. Although the U.N. humanitarian agencies agency thinks that civilian casualties are much greater, they still believe it to be at least 240.

According to U.N. refugee agency, more than 360,000 people fled Ukraine for Europe. According to the Ukrainian government, 5 million people could be forced from their homes by Russia in the worst case scenario.

Many Ukrainians have fled to Hungary, Poland and Romania, fleeing persecution in their homeland. U.N. officials have stated that the humanitarian crisis of this scale will strain the capabilities of neighbors. Information has been posted by the U.N. Refugee Agency in English, Russian, Ukrainian and Ukrainian for those who need assistance.

The U.N. reports that hundreds of thousands are now without water or electricity due to destruction of civil infrastructure. According to U.N. estimates, hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged and some villages have been cut off from accessing markets due to shelling on bridges and roads.

According to the U.N. humanitarian affairs, “The conflict is continuing to cause severe human cost, with a rising number of civilian casualties. This interrupts livelihoods and damages critical civilian infrastructure such as hundreds of schools, water and sanitation infrastructures.

U.N. agencies as well as international humanitarian organisations have had to suspend their response in some areas of the country due to fighting. The U.N. reports that its partners and they are on the ground, and ready to ramp up their operations when they have more access to those areas most in need and the security environment allows for a full rollout.