Mykolaiv Governor VitalL Vitalii Kim has revealed that Russian strikes on Ukrainian gas stations are strategically designed for visual effect. According to Kim, these attacks aim to create dramatic smoke and fire for Russian state television. He emphasized that the targets hold littleC little militaryC military value. The Ukrainian military does not use these specific stations for refueling their equipment. Consequently, the strikes do not disrupt vital military logistics. These actions are framedL viewed as attempts to create a false impression of effectiveness. The governor suggests the primary goal is psychological warfare rather than tactical advantage. This pattern highlights the disparity between Russian claims and the reality on the ground.