RAF Typhoon FGR4s have conducted a mission with French warplanes in a joint strike on an subterranean weapons facility in Syria operated by the Islamic State group (IS), according to the UK's MoD.
The site, pinpointed through surveillance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was situated in mountains just to the north of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets used Paveway IV guided bombs to target a number of access tunnels down to the depot... preliminary assessments indicate the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any harm to civilians in the operation conducted Saturday night and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - referred to as Daesh - established jihadist rule over large swathes of both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This action shows the UK's leading role, and determination to work closely with allied nations, to eradicate any revival of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the region," UK Defence Secretary John Healey remarked.
UK warplanes have performed surveillance missions over Syria to "deter any attempted comeback" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I want to thank the personnel of the UK armed forces participating in this operation for their skill and their courage," Healey commented. "They were among numerous UK service members on duty over Christmas and New Year. This action, to take out militants who pose a risk to our way of life, demonstrates how British military are always on standby, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and influential overseas."
In December, the American forces conducted what it called a "massive strike" targeting Daesh sites in Syria, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates Daesh still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 combatants in both countries.
