THE Brit SAS hero who saved dozens during a terror attack in Kenya had to be rushed out of the country after idiots revealed his face on social media, it's claimed.

The Sun exclusively revealed how the off-duty elite soldier was in the country to train Special Forces when news broke of the gun and grenade atrocity at the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi that killed 21 people.

5 The elite soldier storms a building with his assault rifle drawn during the attack in Nairobi on Tuesday Credit: Getty - Contributor

After getting kitted out, dramatic photos show the hero leading the charge into a building in Nairobi to free cowering locals during the terror siege.

In another, the balaclava-clad elite soldier - whose face we masked - helps to carry an injured victim. He was also seen clasping a woman’s hand as he led her to safety.

The long-serving SAS member checked plans with local special forces, directed soldiers in the heat of battle and frisked suspects.

But now the hero has reportedly had to be rushed from the country after idiots revealed his face on social media.



'FEARS FOR HIS SAFETY'

It's feared the Brit hero could be targeted in retaliation for his brave actions during the attack.

A source told the MailOnline: "For his own safety he is leaving the country as he could be tracked down. His safety is paramount.

"He is a decorated, veteran member of the SAS who was a member of D Squadron and extremely active in Syria taking part in a number of successful operations against ISIS.

"He had transferred to B squadron for this assignment."

The Ministry of Defence has told The Sun it does not comment on Special Forces operations.

Earlier this week, an insider told The Sun: “He was training Kenyan forces when the shout went up, so he went in.

“British Special Forces always run towards the sound of gunfire.

“He fired off rounds during the operation. It’s a safe bet he hit his target — the SAS don’t miss. There’s no doubt his actions saved lives.”

His battlegear included body armour, a Glock pistol and dagger.

The hero is thought to have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and to be a top counter-terror warfare expert.

'MEDAL FOR HERO'S BRAVERY'

The off-duty soldier is to be recommended to receive the top military medal for his “remarkable bravery” it's claimed.

A military source reportedly said the SAS is to recommend the elite squaddie for the George Cross - which only ranks behind the Victoria Cross.

If approved by top brass, it will be handed over without any publicity because of his top secret role within the special forces, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The senior military source is quoted as saying: “He has saved dozens of lives. You can fully expect him to receive one of the highest gallantry awards and most likely the George Cross.

“It won’t be announced. It will be given to him secretly.”

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The coordinated attack on the upmarket DusitD2 hotel and office complex in Nairobi started around 3pm local time on Tuesday.

The attack by a group of fanatics from Somali based al-Shabab began with an explosion that targeted three vehicles outside a bank and a suicide bombing that severely wounded a number of guests, officials said.

In chilling CCTV, armed men were seen walking into the exclusive compound, and aiming their weapons before launching the deadly assault.

While gunfire and blasts were heard at midnight and again at 7am the next day, the crisis was officially declared over four hours later - almost 20 hours after the terror siege started.

5 A long-serving member of the SAS is seen dragging a victim from the scene of the shooting Credit: EPA

5 The brave SAS soldier tooled up and joined the shootout at the request of Kenyan security forces Credit: EPA

5 The tooled-up SAS hero checks plans with local special forces

5 Another incredible photo shows the masked soldier escorting someone from the building Credit: Reuters

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