British Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have conducted a mission with French aircraft in a coordinated attack against an hidden munitions depot in Syria used by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The location, located using intelligence, was thought to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was situated in hills just above the historic site of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets employed precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a number of entry passages leading to the facility... early reports indicate the strike was effective," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the operation conducted Saturday night and each participating jet returned safely, the MoD added.
The Typhoon FGR4s were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - established extremist governance over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This strike underscores British leadership, and resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eliminate any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have performed patrols over Syria to "deter any attempted resurgence" of the group following its routing at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the ministry said.
"I must thank the personnel of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their skill and their valour," he commented. "Including them were thousands of British troops stationed over the festive period. This operation, to remove terrorist threats who threaten our safety, highlights how British military are prepared to act, throughout the year, keeping Britain secure at home and powerful internationally."
During December, the American forces carried out what it called a "major assault" against Daesh sites in the country, subsequent to an attack claimed the lives of two US servicemembers and a local interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. estimates Islamic State still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
