RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have conducted a mission with French aircraft in a combined operation against an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The facility, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just to the north of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our fighter planes utilized Paveway IV guided bombs to target a several approach shafts down to the depot... initial indications suggest the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the operation conducted Saturday night and every plane involved returned safely, the MoD added.
The Typhoon FGR4s were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - also known as the so-called Islamic State - imposed militant control over large swathes of Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation demonstrates the UK's leading role, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to stamp out any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the region," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
UK warplanes have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "deter any attempted comeback" of Islamic State after its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the ministry said.
"I must thank all the members of British forces who took part in this mission for their expertise and their courage," Healey added. "Including them were numerous British troops deployed over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to eliminate militants who threaten our security, highlights how UK forces are prepared to act, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and strong abroad."
During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it called a "large-scale strike" on Islamic State objectives in the country, after an ambush killed two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The UN reports Daesh still has between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
