RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside France's air force in a coordinated attack against an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the IS group, per a report from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The facility, pinpointed through intelligence, was believed to be housing weapons and explosive materials, the release indicated, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just above the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our aircraft utilized laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to target a several entry passages down to the facility... initial indications are that the objective was successfully hit," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian impact in the operation on Saturday evening and all the aircraft made a safe return, the MoD added.
The British jets were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - also known as ISIS - established jihadist rule over parts of both Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This operation demonstrates British leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with our allies, to eradicate any revival of the terrorist group and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the area," UK Defence Secretary John Healey remarked.
British military aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syrian airspace to "forestall any attempted comeback" of the group subsequent to its military defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to the personnel of the UK armed forces involved in this strike for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "Including them were thousands of British troops deployed over the festive period. This mission, to take out terrorist threats who pose a risk to our way of life, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, protecting the UK within its borders and powerful internationally."
During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it termed a "massive strike" on Daesh sites in the country, subsequent to an attack killed two US servicemembers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations estimates IS still has between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in both countries.
