Russia fighting continues at 'routine level' despite Christmas ceasefire

Russia's war effort in Ukraine has persisted at a 'routine level' despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas.

Kreminna is located 50 miles north of Bakhmut, which Russian forces have failed to secure despite heavy weaponry and troop reinforcement over the last several months. Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.

U.K. defense officials assessed last month that Russia may be looking to reinforce Kreminna to shore up the logistically vital area and to safeguard its control over the city of Sievierodonetsk, which it had overrun by June following a brutal ground assault.