British Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have conducted a mission with French aircraft in a combined operation targeting an subterranean weapons facility in Syria employed by the IS group, per a report from the British defence ministry.
The facility, located using intelligence, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was located in mountains just north of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our aircraft utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a several access tunnels down to the site... early reports indicate the strike was effective," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the attack late on Saturday and every plane involved made a safe return, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as Daesh - imposed jihadist rule over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This action demonstrates British leadership, and resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eradicate any re-emergence of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the region," UK Defence Secretary John Healey remarked.
UK warplanes have performed surveillance missions over Syria to "forestall any attempted comeback" of Islamic State subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces involved in this operation for their expertise and their valour," Healey said. "Including them were a great many British troops stationed over the holidays. This action, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, keeping Britain secure within its borders and influential overseas."
In December, the United States armed forces carried out what it described as a "major assault" against IS targets in Syria, after an attack killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates Islamic State still boasts roughly 5-7 thousand militants in both countries.
