British Air Force Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with French aircraft in a combined operation on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the IS group, according to the British defence ministry.
The location, pinpointed through intelligence, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just to the north of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets employed Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a number of access tunnels providing entry to the site... early reports indicate the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any civilian casualties in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
The Islamic State group - referred to as Daesh - imposed extremist governance over parts of Iraq and Syria until 2019.
"This action shows our UK leadership, and resolve to work closely with our allies, to stamp out any revival of the terrorist group and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the area," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have conducted patrols over Syria to "forestall any attempted comeback" of the group following its military defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces participating in this mission for their skill and their courage," he said. "They were part of thousands of UK service members stationed over the holidays. This operation, to take out dangerous terrorists who threaten our safety, demonstrates how British military are ready to step up, all year round, keeping Britain secure domestically and strong abroad."
Last December, the United States armed forces conducted what it termed a "massive strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in the country, after an attack resulted in the deaths of two US troops and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN estimates Daesh still has roughly 5-7 thousand militants in Iraq and Syria.
