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According to Kristina, Yakudza’s involves Bukhankas—and a rather extensive video collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKristina specifically for a highly skilled and brave drone pilot with the military call sign “Yakudza,” whom she previously served alongside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this personal patch turns an inside joke into a cheeky design: a white Bukhanka van beside a suspiciously familiar yellow-and-black “hub” logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind the Patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBukhanka vans are used by Russian forces for frontline logistics. Commonly nicknamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“loaves”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because their boxy, rounded shape resembles a loaf of white bread, they have become a particular focus of Yakudza’s attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKristina explains that he has built up a sizeable collection of footage documenting his attacks on these vehicles. Naturally, his friends have developed a theory: perhaps he secretly rewatches the videos and runs a private website for people who share his very specific tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so, BUKHANKAhub was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the cheeky joke is Kristina’s affection and respect for a talented pilot she knows personally. It’s the sort of humour that comes from working together under extraordinary circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly Two Ways to Get One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe alongside Kristina and receive one personally from her—or buy one here through Ukraine UK Aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are Kristina’s personal patches, made in limited numbers and available to buy exclusively through us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce they’re gone, they’re gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal patch created by Kristina for her former colleague, call sign Yakudza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive to Ukraine UK Aid for public purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bukhanka “loaf” van illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow-and-black “hub” parody design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular shape with a black border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn inside joke with a personal story behind it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping Kristina Moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve known Kristina since early 2023, when she was helping families displaced by war. Today, she serves with the Marines, flying reconnaissance drones on the front line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase helps us keep the L200 pickup we donated to her running, continuing the support we’ve given her for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer patch. Their inside joke. Your chance to help keep her moving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/657774448877233\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUkraine UK Aid on Facebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to follow our work and see the difference your support makes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items for sale by Ukraine UK Aid have been brought back from Ukraine while completing missions in the country, unless stated otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58858443866493,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0421.jpg?v=1791372625","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/bukhankahub-kristina-s-exclusive-yakudza-morale-patch","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}