British Air Force Typhoon jets have operated alongside French warplanes in a joint strike against an subterranean weapons facility in Syrian territory employed by the IS group, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the announcement noted, and was positioned in mountains just north of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets used Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a number of approach shafts providing entry to the site... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no evidence of any harm to civilians in the attack late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon FGR4s were backed up by a Voyager tanker plane.
The Islamic State group - also known as ISIS - established militant control over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This strike underscores our UK leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with allied nations, to stamp out any resurgence of the terrorist group and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief the minister stated.
RAF aircraft have performed surveillance missions over Syrian airspace to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to the personnel of British forces who took part in this operation for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "They were part of numerous British troops deployed over Christmas and New Year. This action, to take out terrorist threats who endanger our way of life, highlights how British military are always on standby, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and powerful internationally."
During December, the American forces conducted what it termed a "major assault" against Daesh sites in the country, after an assault killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The U.N. estimates Daesh still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
