RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with French warplanes in a joint strike targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the IS group, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The location, identified by reconnaissance, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the release indicated, and was located in hills just above Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our fighter planes utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to strike a number of entry passages down to the site... early reports suggest the strike was effective," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian casualties in the attack late on Saturday and every plane involved returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
IS - referred to as the so-called Islamic State - established jihadist rule over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This action underscores the UK's leading role, and commitment to operate in unison with our partners, to eradicate any resurgence of the terrorist group and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the area," UK Defence Secretary the minister stated.
UK warplanes have conducted surveillance missions over Syria to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its routing at the climactic battle in Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank every member of the UK armed forces involved in this strike for their expertise and their bravery," Healey added. "They were among thousands of UK service members on duty over the holidays. This mission, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who endanger our way of life, shows how our armed forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and powerful internationally."
In December, the American forces carried out what it described as a "large-scale strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in Syria, following an assault killed two US troops and a civilian interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. reports Daesh still maintains roughly 5-7 thousand combatants in both countries.
