RAF Typhoon jets have operated alongside France's air force in a joint strike against an subterranean weapons facility in Syrian territory operated by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The site, pinpointed through surveillance, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the announcement noted, and was located in hills just to the north of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets employed Paveway IV guided bombs to target a several access tunnels down to the depot... initial indications are that the strike was effective," officials stated.
There was no indication of any civilian impact in the attack late on Saturday and every plane involved made a safe return, the MoD added.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - alternatively referred to as Daesh - enforced extremist governance over significant areas in Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This action demonstrates the UK's leading role, and commitment to work closely with our allies, to eradicate any re-emergence of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "forestall any attempted comeback" of Islamic State after its military defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in the year 2019, the ministry said.
"I want to thank the personnel of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their expertise and their valour," Healey said. "Including them were a great many British troops on duty over the holidays. This action, to take out dangerous terrorists who threaten our security, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, all year round, keeping Britain secure domestically and powerful internationally."
In December, the American forces executed what it called a "massive strike" against IS targets in the country, following an assault claimed the lives of two US troops and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. says Islamic State still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
