RAF Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with France's air force in a joint strike targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the Islamic State group (IS), as stated by the UK's MoD.
The location, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the announcement noted, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just above Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our fighter planes utilized Paveway IV guided bombs to target a number of approach shafts providing entry to the facility... initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the attack conducted Saturday night and each participating jet returned safely, the MoD added.
The British jets were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - enforced jihadist rule over large swathes of Iraq and Syria until 2019.
"This strike shows our UK leadership, and commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to eradicate any resurgence of Daesh and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary said.
RAF aircraft have carried out overwatch operations over Syria to "prevent any attempted comeback" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported.
"I want to thank every member of our armed forces who took part in this strike for their professionalism and their courage," he commented. "They were among numerous British troops on duty over the festive period. This action, to remove terrorist threats who pose a risk to our way of life, shows how our armed forces are prepared to act, continuously, protecting the UK domestically and powerful internationally."
Last December, the United States armed forces carried out what it called a "major assault" on IS targets in Syria, subsequent to an ambush killed two US troops and a civilian interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The United Nations estimates IS still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in Syria and Iraq.
