British Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French warplanes in a combined operation against an underground arms cache in Syria employed by the IS group, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The site, identified by intelligence, was thought to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just above the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a several approach shafts down to the depot... preliminary assessments indicate the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the strike conducted Saturday night and every plane involved made a safe return, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager tanker plane.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - enforced militant control over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This operation demonstrates British leadership, and determination to work closely with our partners, to eradicate any resurgence of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have carried out overwatch operations over Syria to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of the group subsequent to its military defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank every member of the UK armed forces involved in this strike for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "Including them were a great many UK service members deployed over the festive period. This action, to eliminate terrorist threats who endanger our security, shows how British military are prepared to act, all year round, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and influential overseas."
During December, the American forces conducted what it called a "major assault" on IS targets in Syria, subsequent to an ambush killed two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates Islamic State still has between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in both countries.
