RAF Typhoon FGR4s have operated alongside France's air force in a coordinated attack targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory operated by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The site, located using intelligence, was thought to be containing munitions and bombs, the announcement noted, and was situated in hills just above the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our aircraft employed Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a number of access tunnels providing entry to the depot... initial indications are that the strike was effective," the MoD said.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the operation conducted Saturday night and all the aircraft made a safe return, the ministry further stated.
The British jets were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
The Islamic State group - alternatively referred to as Daesh - enforced militant control over parts of Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This action demonstrates the UK's leading role, and resolve to work closely with our allies, to stamp out any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief the minister stated.
UK warplanes have performed surveillance missions over Syrian airspace to "forestall any attempted comeback" of IS subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces who took part in this strike for their expertise and their bravery," he said. "They were part of numerous British personnel deployed over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to take out terrorist threats who pose a risk to our way of life, demonstrates how UK forces are prepared to act, throughout the year, protecting the UK within its borders and influential overseas."
During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it described as a "large-scale strike" against Islamic State objectives in Syria, after an assault resulted in the deaths of two US servicemembers and a civilian linguist in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates Daesh still has between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
