RAF Typhoon FGR4s have operated alongside French warplanes in a joint strike on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, located using reconnaissance, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the announcement noted, and was positioned in mountains just above Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our fighter planes used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to strike a number of entry passages providing entry to the depot... early reports are that the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian casualties in the strike on Saturday evening and all the aircraft returned safely, the defence officials confirmed.
The British jets were assisted by a Voyager tanker plane.
The Islamic State group - alternatively referred to as Daesh - imposed militant control over significant areas in Iraq and Syria prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This action shows the UK's leading role, and determination to operate in unison with our allies, to eliminate any re-emergence of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
British military aircraft have performed overwatch operations over Syria to "deter any attempted resurgence" of the group after its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to every member of the UK armed forces who took part in this operation for their expertise and their bravery," Healey added. "They were part of thousands of British troops on duty over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to take out militants who endanger our safety, demonstrates how British military are prepared to act, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and influential overseas."
In December, the American forces conducted what it called a "major assault" against Daesh sites in the country, after an attack claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area.
The United Nations estimates Islamic State still maintains roughly 5-7 thousand fighters in Syria and Iraq.
