A large oil reservoir in Sevastopol – a port city on the Crimean Peninsula – has been the latest target of increasing drone attacks in the Russian-controlled region. The blaze covered 1,000m2 before it was extinguished on Saturday, destroying oil tanks that reports say were intended for use by the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet. Russia blamed Ukraine, but Ukrainian military official Andriy Yusov refused to claim responsibility – he said the blast was “God’s punishment” after Russian strikes on apartments in central Ukraine killed 23 civilians, including 3 children, on Friday. The strikes unfolded as Ukraine gets ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces. Satellite images show new trenches, minefields, and relocated military equipment as both sides prepare. Experts say despite Russia’s heavy personnel losses last year, it has more resources overall. Watch this space…