Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have joined forces with France's air force in a joint strike against an subterranean weapons facility in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS), according to the UK's MoD.
The location, pinpointed through reconnaissance, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the announcement noted, and was situated in mountainous terrain just north of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to hit a number of entry passages leading to the depot... early reports indicate the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian impact in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon FGR4s were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - also known as the so-called Islamic State - imposed jihadist rule over parts of Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This strike shows our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eradicate any revival of IS and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the minister said.
British military aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syrian airspace to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to the personnel of our armed forces participating in this mission for their expertise and their bravery," the Defence Secretary said. "Including them were numerous British troops deployed over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to eliminate militants who pose a risk to our way of life, highlights how UK forces are prepared to act, continuously, ensuring Britain's security at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the United States armed forces carried out what it termed a "large-scale strike" on Daesh sites in the country, following an attack killed two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The U.N. estimates Islamic State still has an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 combatants in Syria and Iraq.
