Easter Pysanky Trucks 2026: Operator Starsky

This Easter 2026, the fifth year of this horrific war of survival for Ukraine, we salute the heroes, both living and fallen.  

We invoke the spirit of Svyatoslav the Brave, who is honoured for his strength and courage as a warrior prince, who solidified the borders of the early Kyiv state in the year 780.

This Easter, our pysanky offering is armoured frontline vehicles to keep the warriors mobile and alive.

General Goal:

Operator Starsky is a part of the Easter Pysanky 2026 team campaign - an ambitious fundraiser led by a group of our wonderful team of information warriors raising 77,000 EUR or more for the Ukrainian army.

The Goal of the Campaign for the Operator Starsky Community

• 1 armored battle-ready pickup

We are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2017 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine.

Who will receive the vehicles?

• 2nd Mechanised Battalion, 61st Separate Mechanised Brigade, operating in the Donetsk region.

Donate and Receive

Collectable Patch

For our Easter 2026 patches, we present Svyatoslav the Brave, part of our ‘History of Ukraine’ patch collection.

Easter Pysanky patch

The Easter Pysanky 2026 patch introduces the crest of Svyatoslav the Brave, (964-972). His bident (two pronged) crest was a precursor of the Ukrainian trident (three prongs).

Svyatoslav the Brave patch

Svyatoslav the Brave is a founder of the nation’s early military history, redeemed by monuments in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. This image is based on the statue in Kyiv.

Everyone who contributes €100 (~$120) is eligible to receive it.

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 780+ frontline pickup trucks since 2022, with funds raised EUR 7M (December 1, 2025).
• 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 February 2026

• 850+ Vehicles Delivered to the Frontline, mainly armored pickups
• 2,000,000+ Kilometers Covered Across Europe
• €7,700,000+ 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!