RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with France's air force in a combined operation against an subterranean weapons facility in Syria used by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The site, pinpointed through surveillance, was thought to be containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was situated in mountainous terrain just north of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets employed Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a number of entry passages leading to the facility... preliminary assessments suggest the strike was effective," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian casualties in the strike conducted Saturday night and every plane involved made a safe return, the MoD added.
The Typhoon FGR4s were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as ISIS - established jihadist rule over large swathes of Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This strike demonstrates our UK leadership, and resolve to work closely with our allies, to eliminate any revival of Daesh and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the minister stated.
British military aircraft have carried out surveillance missions over Syria to "forestall any attempted comeback" of IS after its military defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces who took part in this operation for their expertise and their courage," the Defence Secretary commented. "They were part of numerous British personnel on duty over the holidays. This action, to take out terrorist threats who threaten our way of life, highlights how UK forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and influential overseas."
In December, the United States armed forces conducted what it termed a "large-scale strike" against Daesh sites in the country, following an assault claimed the lives of two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The UN reports Islamic State still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 combatants in Syria and Iraq.
