Ismet Asllani

Ismet Asllani
Ismet Asllani
Born	(1955-08-18)August 18, 1955 Prapashticë, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo)
Died	March 24, 1999(1999-03-24) (aged 43) Prapashticë, Kosovo
Allegiance	Kosovo Liberation Army
Rank	Commander of Logistics
Unit	153rd Brigade
Battles / wars	Kosovo War
Awards	Hero of Kosovo (2013)
Spouse(s)	Makfire (Maki) Beqiri Asllani
Children	Alban Asllani (son), Valon Asllani (son), Shqipe Asllani (daughter)
Relations	Muharrem Asllani (brother) †, Nazim Asllani (brother) †

Ismet Hazir Asllani (August 18, 1955 – March 24, 1999) was a Kosovar Albanian businessman, humanitarian, and logistics commander of the 153rd Brigade of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the Kosovo War. He is known for using his wealth and infrastructure to provide food supplies and logistical support to KLA fighters across the regions of Drenica, Dukagjin, and Llap. In recognition of his contributions to the war effort, he was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Kosovo in 2013 by Kosovan President Atifete Jahjaga.^[1] He has also been publicly honored by several prominent Kosovan leaders, including President Hashim Thaçi, Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, mayor of Pristina Përparim Rama, and mayor of Lipjan Imri Ahmeti.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}