RAF Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with France's air force in a combined operation against an subterranean weapons facility in Syrian territory employed by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK's MoD.
The location, located using intelligence, was thought to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just north of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our aircraft employed laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to hit a several entry passages leading to the facility... early reports indicate the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no evidence of any civilian impact in the operation conducted Saturday night and each participating jet returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - imposed extremist governance over parts of both Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This strike underscores British leadership, and determination to operate in unison with our partners, to eliminate any resurgence of Daesh and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey said.
British military aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syrian airspace to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State after its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank all the members of British forces who took part in this operation for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "They were part of a great many UK service members deployed over the festive period. This action, to take out militants who threaten our security, demonstrates how British military are always on standby, continuously, ensuring Britain's security at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the American forces conducted what it termed a "massive strike" on Daesh sites in the country, following an attack killed two US troops and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The United Nations reports Daesh still boasts roughly 5-7 thousand combatants in both countries.
