Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft have joined forces with France's air force in a coordinated attack on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the IS group, as stated by the UK's MoD.
The site, located using reconnaissance, was believed to be housing weapons and explosive materials, the release indicated, and was positioned in hills just above the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria's central region.
"Our aircraft utilized precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a number of entry passages down to the depot... initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no evidence of any harm to civilians in the operation on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned safely, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
Daesh - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - established jihadist rule over large swathes of Iraq and Syria prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation demonstrates British leadership, and determination to work closely with our partners, to stamp out any re-emergence of IS and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief the Defence Secretary stated.
British military aircraft have performed patrols over Syrian airspace to "forestall any attempted comeback" of IS subsequent to its military defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to every member of the UK armed forces involved in this strike for their professionalism and their courage," Healey said. "Including them were a great many British personnel on duty over the holidays. This mission, to eliminate militants who threaten our security, highlights how British military are ready to step up, all year round, ensuring Britain's security domestically and influential overseas."
Last December, the United States armed forces executed what it termed a "major assault" targeting Daesh sites in Syria, following an attack killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN says Daesh still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
