Soldiers for Soldiers: 28th Flash Battalion

The 28th Flash (Spalakh) Battalion is the first international Unmanned Systems Battalion within the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade(Knights of the First Winter Campaign) of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Soldiers come form all over the world to support Ukraine from russian invasion.  They are fighting in some of the most violent areas in Donetsk. 

Because the loss of vehicles is very high, the soldiers of Flash have elected to fund raise their own vehicle. Although they have enough to do fighting Russians, they also require vehicles to move around, deliver logistics and conduct rotations. This is their campaign. 

The Goal of the Flash Battalion Campaign

Flash Battalion requires 1 armoured battle-ready pickup costing EUR11,500 

Who will receive the vehicle?

The 28th flash battalion, within the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade will fundraise and receive one armoured battle ready pickup.

(solders request Video coming soon)

Here is the Flash recruitment video

Donate and Receive

Collectable Patch

We present the genuine military patches of Flash Battalion 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 €11,000. 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 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!