British Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft have conducted a mission with French warplanes in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syrian territory operated by the IS group, as stated by the UK's MoD.
The site, identified by surveillance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just to the north of the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our aircraft employed Paveway IV guided bombs to target a number of access tunnels providing entry to the site... initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian impact in the attack late on Saturday and each participating jet returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon FGR4s were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - enforced militant control over large swathes of Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation underscores British leadership, and determination to work closely with our allies, to stamp out any revival of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," UK Defence Secretary the minister remarked.
RAF aircraft have carried out patrols over Syrian airspace to "deter any attempted comeback" of Islamic State subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank all the members of British forces participating in this strike for their skill and their valour," Healey said. "They were part of thousands of UK service members stationed over the holidays. This action, to eliminate militants who endanger our safety, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, all year round, keeping Britain secure domestically and influential overseas."
During December, the US military conducted what it called a "massive strike" on Daesh sites in Syria, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area.
The UN estimates Daesh still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 combatants in Iraq and Syria.
