Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have operated alongside French aircraft in a coordinated attack against an underground arms cache in Syrian territory used by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The location, identified by intelligence, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was situated in hills just north of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a several approach shafts leading to the facility... initial indications suggest the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no sign of any civilian impact in the attack conducted Saturday night and each participating jet made a safe return, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - also known as Daesh - established jihadist rule over large swathes of Iraq and Syria before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This strike demonstrates our UK leadership, and resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to eliminate any re-emergence of IS and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary said.
British military aircraft have performed patrols over Syria to "deter any attempted resurgence" of IS after its military defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported.
"I must thank every member of the UK armed forces participating in this strike for their expertise and their valour," Healey added. "They were among numerous British personnel stationed over the festive period. This operation, to eliminate militants who pose a risk to our safety, demonstrates how UK forces are ready to step up, all year round, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and powerful internationally."
During December, the American forces executed what it termed a "massive strike" targeting Daesh sites in Syria, after an assault killed two US servicemembers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The UN says Daesh still has between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
