RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with France's air force in a coordinated attack on an hidden munitions depot in Syria operated by the Islamic State group (IS), per a report from the British defence ministry.
The facility, located using reconnaissance, was believed to be containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was situated in mountainous terrain just north of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our aircraft used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a series of approach shafts down to the depot... early reports are that the strike was effective," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian casualties in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon FGR4s were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
IS - referred to as the so-called Islamic State - imposed jihadist rule over significant areas in Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This action underscores the UK's leading role, and determination to operate in unison with allied nations, to eliminate any revival of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the area," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
British military aircraft have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of IS following its routing at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I must thank every member of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their skill and their courage," Healey added. "Including them were thousands of British troops deployed over the festive period. This action, to remove terrorist threats who pose a risk to our security, shows how UK forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the United States armed forces conducted what it called a "large-scale strike" targeting IS targets in the country, following an assault killed two US troops and a local interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The United Nations says IS still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
