Abdulrahman bin Saad al-Shahrani | |
|---|---|
| Native name | عبدالرحمن بن سعد الشهراني |
| Died | August 2015 Southern Saudi Arabia |
| Allegiance | 
Saudi Arabia |
| Service/ | Royal Saudi Land Forces |
| Rank |
Major general |
| Commands held | 18th "King Abdullah" Light Motorized Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen † |
Abdulrahman bin Saad al-Shahrani ( Arabic: عبدالرحمن بن سعد الشهراني; died August 2015) was a major general of the Royal Saudi Land Forces who was killed during the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni Civil War. He commanded the 18th Brigade and was killed by an artillery strike from Yemen by the Houthis while inspecting troops at a border post. He was one of the most senior Saudi officers killed in the cross-border fire during the Yemeni conflict. [1] [2]
References
- ^ "Saudi officer killed in cross-border fire from Yemen". Ahram Online. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Saudi general killed in cross-border fire from Yemen". Middle East Eye. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2016.