British Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French warplanes in a combined operation targeting an subterranean weapons facility in Syrian territory employed by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, identified by reconnaissance, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was located in mountains just to the north of the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets employed precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to target a several access tunnels providing entry to the site... early reports are that the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike late on Saturday and all the aircraft made a safe return, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon FGR4s were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - referred to as ISIS - enforced extremist governance over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This strike shows our UK leadership, and commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to stamp out any resurgence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," the British Defence Secretary the minister remarked.
RAF aircraft have conducted overwatch operations over Syria to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State after its routing at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I want to thank all the members of our armed forces who took part in this mission for their professionalism and their courage," he said. "Including them were a great many British troops stationed over Christmas and New Year. This action, to take out dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life, highlights how British military are prepared to act, throughout the year, keeping Britain secure within its borders and strong abroad."
Last December, the American forces conducted what it termed a "massive strike" targeting IS targets in the country, subsequent to an assault claimed the lives of two US servicemembers and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The United Nations says IS still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.
