RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside France's air force in a coordinated attack on an underground arms cache in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK's MoD.
The site, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was positioned in hills just above the historic site of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our fighter planes utilized precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a several access tunnels down to the depot... early reports suggest the strike was effective," officials stated.
There was no sign of any civilian impact in the attack on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned to base without incident, the MoD added.
The Typhoon FGR4s were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - imposed jihadist rule over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This action demonstrates British leadership, and commitment to operate in unison with our partners, to eradicate any revival of IS and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the region," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary remarked.
RAF aircraft have conducted patrols over Syria to "forestall any attempted resurgence" of IS subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to the personnel of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their skill and their valour," Healey said. "They were part of numerous British personnel stationed over the festive period. This action, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our safety, demonstrates how British military are always on standby, continuously, ensuring Britain's security domestically and powerful internationally."
In December, the US military conducted what it described as a "major assault" targeting IS targets in the country, following an attack killed two American soldiers and a local interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. estimates Islamic State still maintains roughly 5-7 thousand fighters in both countries.
