RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French warplanes in a combined operation on an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, pinpointed through reconnaissance, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was situated in mountains just to the north of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a series of entry passages providing entry to the depot... early reports are that the strike was effective," officials stated.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and every plane involved returned safely, the defence officials confirmed.
The British jets were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - established jihadist rule over significant areas in Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation underscores our UK leadership, and commitment to work closely with allied nations, to stamp out any resurgence of Daesh and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief the minister said.
RAF aircraft have performed surveillance missions over Syria to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of the group subsequent to its military defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to every member of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their professionalism and their valour," Healey said. "They were among numerous UK service members stationed over the festive period. This action, to take out militants who threaten our safety, highlights how our armed forces are always on standby, all year round, protecting the UK within its borders and strong abroad."
Last December, the US military executed what it termed a "major assault" on Daesh sites in the country, after an attack resulted in the deaths of two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The UN reports Islamic State still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.
