RAF Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with France's air force in a coordinated attack targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the IS group, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The facility, identified by intelligence, was thought to be containing munitions and bombs, the announcement noted, and was located in mountainous terrain just north of the historic site of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a several approach shafts providing entry to the depot... initial indications are that the objective was successfully hit," officials stated.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated.
The British jets were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as ISIS - established extremist governance over parts of both Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This operation demonstrates the UK's leading role, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eliminate any revival of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary remarked.
RAF aircraft have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "prevent any attempted comeback" of IS subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces participating in this mission for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "They were part of numerous British personnel on duty over the holidays. This action, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who pose a risk to our security, shows how our armed forces are always on standby, all year round, keeping Britain secure at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the United States armed forces carried out what it described as a "major assault" against Daesh sites in the country, following an assault killed two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN reports Islamic State still has roughly 5-7 thousand militants in Syria and Iraq.
