Summer Sunshine Trucks 2026: Silicon Curtain

This, the fifth summer of the war against russia, we invoke the spirit of Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kyiv from 1019-1054.

Following the unifying influence of his father Volodomyr the Great, Yaroslav formed alliances with Scandinavia, weakened Byzantine influence and built a series of forts to protect from nomadic attacks. He was a patron of literary culture and sponsored Saint Sophia Cathedral. A bronze sculpture of Yaroslav is found near the golden gates of Kyiv.

We praise the courage of the people of Kherson, who remain despite daily suffering from International War Crimes in the "Human Safari" drone attack which is focused on their city. 

The Goal of the Campaign

• 1 armoured and battle ready pickup costing EUR11,500 

Who will receive the vehicle?

• A unit of the Ukraine army fighting at the Eastern or Southern Front

Video of soldiers request will be placed here.

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.

Silicon Curtain Patch

We celebrate the role of Jonathan Fink as an "information warrior" in the war.

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 [email protected]

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
• 3,000,000+ 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!