Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French aircraft in a joint strike against an hidden munitions depot in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the British defence ministry.
The site, identified by surveillance, was believed to be housing weapons and explosive materials, the statement said, and was located in mountainous terrain just above Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a series of approach shafts leading to the site... initial indications suggest the objective was successfully hit," the ministry announced.
There was no indication of any harm to civilians in the attack on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager tanker plane.
Daesh - referred to as Daesh - enforced militant control over significant areas in Iraq and Syria prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation underscores British leadership, and commitment to work closely with our partners, to eradicate any revival of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," UK Defence Secretary the minister remarked.
British military aircraft have conducted overwatch operations over Syria to "prevent any attempted resurgence" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I must thank the personnel of British forces who took part in this mission for their expertise and their courage," he added. "They were among a great many British personnel on duty over Christmas and New Year. This action, to eliminate militants who threaten our security, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, continuously, ensuring Britain's security at home and strong abroad."
Last December, the American forces conducted what it called a "massive strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in Syria, following an attack killed two American soldiers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations reports Islamic State still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.
