British Air Force Typhoon jets have conducted a mission with French aircraft in a combined operation against an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the Islamic State group (IS), per a report from the UK's MoD.
The facility, pinpointed through intelligence, was assessed as storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just north of the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our aircraft used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a series of access tunnels leading to the facility... early reports are that the objective was successfully hit," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the operation on Saturday evening and each participating jet made a safe return, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - also known as ISIS - imposed jihadist rule over significant areas in both Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This action shows British leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with allied nations, to eradicate any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey remarked.
RAF aircraft have carried out overwatch operations over Syria to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of the group following its military defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the ministry said.
"I must thank every member of British forces who took part in this strike for their professionalism and their bravery," the Defence Secretary added. "Including them were thousands of UK service members stationed over the holidays. This mission, to eliminate militants who pose a risk to our way of life, highlights how our armed forces are prepared to act, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security domestically and powerful internationally."
Last December, the United States armed forces conducted what it described as a "massive strike" against Daesh sites in the country, after an attack claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations says Islamic State still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in both countries.
