Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with France's air force in a coordinated attack targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the British defence ministry.
The site, identified by intelligence, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the announcement noted, and was positioned in mountains just to the north of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"The RAF jets employed Paveway IV guided bombs to target a several access tunnels providing entry to the depot... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no indication of any harm to civilians in the strike conducted Saturday night and each participating jet returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated.
The British jets were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
The Islamic State group - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - imposed extremist governance over large swathes of Iraq and Syria before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This operation underscores the UK's leading role, and resolve to work closely with our partners, to stamp out any resurgence of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief the minister stated.
British military aircraft have carried out patrols over Syria to "prevent any attempted comeback" of the group subsequent to its routing at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank every member of British forces participating in this strike for their skill and their bravery," he added. "They were part of a great many UK service members on duty over the holidays. This mission, to take out militants who pose a risk to our security, demonstrates how UK forces are always on standby, continuously, ensuring Britain's security at home and influential overseas."
During December, the American forces executed what it described as a "massive strike" targeting Daesh sites in Syria, following an ambush killed two American soldiers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN says Islamic State still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 combatants in both countries.
