British Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have operated alongside French warplanes in a coordinated attack on an underground arms cache in Syrian territory operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, identified by reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was situated in mountainous terrain just to the north of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets utilized Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a several approach shafts providing entry to the depot... initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any harm to civilians in the strike on Saturday evening and all the aircraft returned safely, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon FGR4s were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
The Islamic State group - also known as ISIS - enforced extremist governance over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This operation demonstrates our UK leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with our allies, to eliminate any revival of the terrorist group and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the Middle East," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
UK warplanes have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its routing at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the ministry said.
"I extend gratitude to every member of British forces involved in this mission for their skill and their valour," he commented. "Including them were thousands of British personnel stationed over the festive period. This action, to remove dangerous terrorists who pose a risk to our safety, shows how British military are ready to step up, continuously, keeping Britain secure at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the US military conducted what it called a "massive strike" against Daesh sites in the country, following an ambush claimed the lives of two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The U.N. reports IS still boasts an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 combatants in Syria and Iraq.
