RAF Typhoon FGR4s have conducted a mission with France's air force in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syria employed by the Islamic State group (IS), according to the British defence ministry.
The location, located using surveillance, was thought to be containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just above the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our aircraft utilized Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a series of approach shafts leading to the facility... preliminary assessments indicate the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the operation late on Saturday and every plane involved returned safely, the MoD added.
The British jets were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - referred to as Daesh - established militant control over parts of both Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation underscores the UK's leading role, and commitment to work closely with our partners, to eradicate any revival of Daesh and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the Defence Secretary remarked.
UK warplanes have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "deter any attempted resurgence" of the group subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to the personnel of British forces who took part in this strike for their professionalism and their valour," Healey commented. "They were among numerous British troops stationed over the festive period. This action, to remove militants who endanger our security, demonstrates how British military are prepared to act, all year round, keeping Britain secure at home and strong abroad."
During December, the US military conducted what it called a "large-scale strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in Syria, after an attack killed two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The U.N. says IS still boasts an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in both countries.
