Mod «Donbass Flames» for Hearts of Iron 4 (v1.17.4)

This mod introduces a historically grounded campaign set during Ukraine's 2013–2014 political crisis, beginning on November 21, 2013—the day Euromaidan protests erupted in Kyiv after the government suspended the EU Association Agreement. Players navigate escalating unrest, the February 2014 Revolution of Dignity, the annexation of Crimea, and the outbreak of armed conflict in Donbas—choosing to either defend Ukraine's territorial integrity or lead a separatist movement in eastern regions.

• Custom Eastern European Map: Handcrafted terrain with detailed Donbas urban centers for immersive, realistic combat.
• Supreme Council (Verkhovna Rada) System: Dynamic parliamentary mechanics influencing legislation, factions, and national stability.
• Separatism Mechanics: Region-specific unrest, autonomy demands, and branching paths toward independence or reintegration.
• Escalation System: Gradual intensification of conflict—from protests to guerrilla warfare to full-scale military operations.
• Artillery Mechanics: Realistic indirect fire support with targeting delays and counter-battery risks.
• Faction Diversity: Play as Ukrainian government forces, separatist militias (including the Azov Battalion), or alternative political/military leaders.
• Alternative Histories: Multiple decision points enabling divergent outcomes—preserving unity, federalization, or fragmentation.
• Period-Accurate Tech Trees: Updated military/economic research reflecting 2013–2014 capabilities and foreign support dynamics.
• Redesigned UI: Thematic interface elements matching the era's political and military aesthetics.

• Euromaidan protests (Nov 2013–Feb 2014)
• Revolution of Dignity and presidential ousting (Feb 2014)
• Annexation of Crimea (Mar 2014)
• Armed seizure of Sloviansk by pro-Russian forces (Apr 2014), triggering the Donbas war