RAF Typhoon jets have joined forces with French aircraft in a coordinated attack targeting an subterranean weapons facility in Syria employed by the IS group, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The facility, identified by reconnaissance, was believed to be housing weapons and explosive materials, the release indicated, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just north of the historic site of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets utilized precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a series of access tunnels down to the depot... early reports indicate the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no evidence of any civilian impact in the attack late on Saturday and all the aircraft made a safe return, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - established extremist governance over parts of Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This operation shows British leadership, and resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to eradicate any re-emergence of IS and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey said.
British military aircraft have conducted patrols over Syrian airspace to "deter any attempted resurgence" of Islamic State after its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I want to thank all the members of British forces who took part in this operation for their expertise and their courage," Healey said. "They were among thousands of British troops stationed over Christmas and New Year. This operation, to take out terrorist threats who endanger our way of life, highlights how British military are ready to step up, throughout the year, protecting the UK within its borders and strong abroad."
In December, the American forces conducted what it termed a "massive strike" on Daesh sites in Syria, after an assault killed two US troops and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN says Daesh still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
