Summer Sunshine Trucks 2026: Operator Starsky

This is the shocking fifth summer of the war against russia! 

The Ukraine military is dependent on crowdfunding for frontline pickups.  These vehicles are used for logistics, military deliveries, soldier movement and rescue of injured soldiers. The vehicles keep the soldiers mobile and alive. 

In this campaign "Operator Starsky" is supporting for one truck, in a team campaign which will deliver approximately 10 trucks, bringing Summer Sunshine to the soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

Car for Ukraine is a grassroots local Ukrainian NGO based in Lviv. We buy vehicles in UK and drive them to Ukraine. In Lviv, they are mechanically upgraded, armoured and deployed to frontline units.

Car for Ukraine has delivered nearly 1000 cars for the soldiers since 2022.

General Goal of the Campaign:

Our wonderful partners, in the Summer Sunshine 2026 campaign, aim to raise 115,000 EUR to provide 10 pickup trucks for the Ukrainian army.

Goal of the Campaign for Operator Starsky:

• 1 armoured and battle ready pickup costing EUR11,500 

Who will receive the vehicle?

• 11th Border Guard Forpost Brigade fighting in Kharkiv region

Donate and Receive

Collectible Patches

For our Summer Sunshine 2026 patches, we feature the Kherson city emblem and Yaroslav the Wise, which will add to our ‘History of Ukraine’ patch collection.

Summer Sunshine 2026 Kherson

This patch shows the Kherson City emblem, celebrating the famous Roman gates, summer wheat and nautical influence.

Yaroslav the Brave

This patch is based on the coin/stamp of Yaroslav the Wise, which shows the first depiction of the trident (tryzub) in Ukraine’s armorial.

Operator Starsky bespoke patch

This patch is for everyone who enjoys Operator Starsky utube. They will know he loves his Sushi!

Everyone who contributes €100 (~$120) or more will be able to receive a patch.

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

Go to 'Get my Gift' form:

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 €11,000. 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 fueling 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 900+ frontline pickup trucks since 2022, with funds raised EUR 8.1M (May 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 May 2026

• 900+ Vehicles Delivered to the Frontline, mainly armored pickups
• 3,00,000+ Kilometers Covered Across Europe
• €8,100,000+ 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 campaign?
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!