Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have operated alongside French aircraft in a joint strike against an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
The facility, pinpointed through intelligence, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was situated in mountains just north of the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to hit a series of access tunnels down to the site... initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any civilian impact in the operation late on Saturday and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - referred to as ISIS - enforced jihadist rule over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This action shows British leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with our partners, to eradicate any resurgence of IS and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the area," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey stated.
British military aircraft have performed patrols over Syria to "prevent any attempted resurgence" of Islamic State after its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank the personnel of the UK armed forces participating in this operation for their expertise and their courage," the Defence Secretary said. "They were among a great many British troops on duty over the festive period. This operation, to remove terrorist threats who pose a risk to our security, demonstrates how British military are ready to step up, throughout the year, keeping Britain secure at home and powerful internationally."
During December, the United States armed forces carried out what it called a "massive strike" on IS targets in Syria, following an attack resulted in the deaths of two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates Islamic State still has an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in both countries.
