Soldiers for Soldiers: Black Arrow

Black Arrow is the Unmanned strike aerial systems battalion of the 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade. 
They are active in eastern and southern sectors of the front lines, including the Pokrovsk and Velyka Novosilka directions.
Black Arrow is at the forefront of Ukraine’s development of anti-drone interception. They deploy specialized "hunter/shotgun" drones tasked with tracking down and ramming or shooting down Russian FPV (first-person view) and reconnaissance drones, helping secure the airspace directly above Ukrainian trenches.
Black Arrow pilots utilize heavy bomber drones and highly maneuverable kamikaze FPVs to strike hidden Russian assets. 
Their recorded strikes focus heavily on disabling main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers before they can reach assault lines; dropping munitions into Russian dugouts and fortified trench networks; cutting off tactical logistics by hunting moving transport vehicles behind enemy lines. 

The Goal of the Black Arrow Campaign

The Black Arrow unit requires 1 armoured battle-ready pickup costing EUR11,500 

Who will receive the vehicle?

The Black Arrow Unmanned Systems Force within the 5th Heavy Mechanised Brigade will fundraise and receive one armoured battle ready pickup. Here they explain their request:

Donate and Receive

Collectable Patch

We present the genuine military patches of the Black Arrow and the Ukraine Army for a donation of €200 (~$230) or more;

Plus, our Soldiers for Soldiers campaign patches in grey or purple for donations of €100 (~$115) or more.

How to receive your gift

Step 1: Make your donation
Step 2: Fill out the form
Step 3: We'll ship the gift to you

Add link to gift form here

Custom branding

For €2,500 we will place your custom sticker on one side of a truck.

It could be your text, message, logo, name, or your country's flag.

"Your truck" at the frontline

The average cost of an armored pickup we deploy to the frontline is €11,500. If you contribute with that amount all the custom branding options will be yours. Plus you'll receive a personalized reporting about the truck, where it ends up as well as some surprise gifts from us.

On top of that, you may personally deliver the truck UK ---> Ukraine, getting it to our workshop for further refitting and preparation for the frontline. Or you can also come to Lviv directly when the truck is ready for deployment Lviv ---> Frontline and hand over the keys to the warriors personally, creating a lifetime experience for yourself together with us.

For more info, please contact us through info@car4ukraine.com 

What your donation means

From €3 - the average price of your morning coffee - a good contribution. 
From €20 - a very popular donation amount. Now you are a Lieutenant
From €50 - you'll change oil and filters in one truck. Still Lieutenant though :)
From €100 - enough to fuel up one truck Lviv -> Donbas. Captain now!
From €200 - now you are fuelling up 2 trucks Lviv -> Kherson. 
From €500 - you'll buy armor for 1 pickup truck. That's the General level.
From €1,000 - enough to pay for 1 pickup truck delivery UK -> Ukraine. General of the Army level.

What Makes C4U Trucks a Perfect Balance?

Short answer: We spend money on what really matters and save on everything else to deliver more trucks every time.

• Frontline pickups: C4U has provided 1000+ frontline pickup trucks since 2022, with funds raised EUR 9M (September, 2026).
• C4U deploys mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, dated 2010-2017, with low mileage, fully serviced and upgraded to last 20-30,000 km without technical issues.
• These pickups are most favoured by Ukraine military due to being some the toughest and most reliable pickups for the frontline in Ukraine.
• Armour for life: C4U is one of a few groups that focus on making vehicles battle-ready, not just cars. One key element for every truck that has a risk of being hit: we armour them with 8mm steel plates around vital places of humans (neck, knees, head, body) as well as around the vehicles' vital places - such as engine parts, radiator, turbo, accumulator to keep the vehicle moving even after being shelled.
• Direct support to Ukraine: Spending your donor dollars inside Ukraine supports the survival of Ukraine as a nation and develops in-country skills and capabilities. Engineers doing mechanical work and armouring vehicles, visual designers, patch and pin makers, and other paid personnel are all in Ukraine.
• Value for donor money: The main personnel with C4U are all volunteers working pro-bono.  Our costs are kept to a minimum (no marketing, paid photographers, event planners). The currency value of UAH is 40x lower than EU compared to USD.

About Car for Ukraine

As of September 2026

• 1000 Vehicles Delivered to the Frontline, mainly armored pickups
• 3,000,000+ Kilometers Covered Across Europe
• €9,000,000+ worth of vehicles delivered to the frontline 

FAQ

Where does my money go?
Your donation helps to buy and armor up pickup trucks and vans for the battalions dealing with unmanned systems.

Can I donate for a different cause?
Yes! We have various ongoing campaigns now and you can contribute to any of the https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns.

How can I be sure my money is spent wisely?
We are fully transparent with our donors. We report on every vehicle in our media channels, showcasing their journey from donation to delivery at the frontlines. Additionally, we have a separate workflow that tracks the progress of each donated car, and we provide updates directly to our donors.

Thank you for your support. Together to our shared victory!