RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with French aircraft in a combined operation on an hidden munitions depot in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The site, identified by surveillance, was thought to be containing munitions and bombs, the announcement noted, and was situated in hills just above the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our aircraft used laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to hit a several access tunnels providing entry to the site... preliminary assessments indicate the objective was successfully hit," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved made a safe return, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - also known as ISIS - enforced militant control over significant areas in Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This operation underscores our UK leadership, and commitment to operate in unison with our allies, to eliminate any revival of the terrorist group and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the area," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have performed patrols over Syria to "prevent any attempted resurgence" of IS after its military defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to all the members of British forces participating in this mission for their expertise and their courage," he said. "They were among a great many British troops stationed over the holidays. This operation, to take out militants who pose a risk to our way of life, demonstrates how British military are always on standby, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and strong abroad."
During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it described as a "massive strike" targeting Daesh sites in the country, after an attack killed two US servicemembers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN estimates Islamic State still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
