RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with France's air force in a coordinated attack against an underground arms cache in Syria employed by the IS group, as stated by the British defence ministry.
The site, identified by reconnaissance, was believed to be containing munitions and bombs, the announcement noted, and was located in mountainous terrain just to the north of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"Our fighter planes utilized precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to strike a number of approach shafts down to the facility... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any harm to civilians in the operation on Saturday evening and all the aircraft made a safe return, the MoD added.
The Typhoon fighters were assisted by a Voyager tanker plane.
Daesh - also known as Daesh - enforced extremist governance over parts of Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This operation underscores our UK leadership, and commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to stamp out any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," the British Defence Secretary the minister remarked.
British military aircraft have carried out patrols over Syria to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of IS after its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to all the members of the UK armed forces participating in this mission for their skill and their bravery," he commented. "They were among numerous British personnel stationed over the festive period. This mission, to take out militants who threaten our security, highlights how our armed forces are ready to step up, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security within its borders and powerful internationally."
Last December, the American forces carried out what it described as a "massive strike" targeting IS targets in the country, following an attack claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a local interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The U.N. says Islamic State still has an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in both countries.
