RAF Typhoon jets have joined forces with French warplanes in a coordinated attack on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory operated by the IS group, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The location, identified by intelligence, was believed to be containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was located in mountains just to the north of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our fighter planes used laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a number of entry passages providing entry to the depot... early reports indicate the objective was successfully hit," officials stated.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the strike conducted Saturday night and all the aircraft returned to base without incident, the MoD added.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
IS - also known as Daesh - imposed jihadist rule over parts of Iraq and Syria prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This action shows the UK's leading role, and resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eradicate any resurgence of IS and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the area," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syria to "deter any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State following its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I must thank every member of British forces who took part in this operation for their skill and their courage," the Defence Secretary added. "They were among numerous UK service members on duty over the festive period. This mission, to take out terrorist threats who pose a risk to our safety, shows how British military are ready to step up, throughout the year, keeping Britain secure domestically and strong abroad."
In December, the United States armed forces carried out what it termed a "major assault" against Islamic State objectives in the country, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two US troops and a local interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. estimates Islamic State still has an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 militants in both countries.
