RAF Typhoon FGR4s have operated alongside French warplanes in a joint strike targeting an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the Islamic State group (IS), as stated by the British defence ministry.
The facility, located using surveillance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was positioned in mountains just to the north of the ancient city of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets employed precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to target a several approach shafts leading to the site... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.
There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the strike on Saturday evening and every plane involved returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated.
The British jets were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
IS - also known as ISIS - imposed extremist governance over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019.
"This action underscores our UK leadership, and determination to work closely with our partners, to stamp out any re-emergence of Daesh and their harmful and extremist ideologies in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the minister said.
UK warplanes have conducted overwatch operations over Syria to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of IS after its routing at the battle of Baghuz in 2019, the ministry said.
"I want to thank all the members of British forces who took part in this operation for their professionalism and their bravery," Healey said. "Including them were numerous British personnel on duty over the festive period. This operation, to remove militants who pose a risk to our way of life, shows how British military are always on standby, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security at home and strong abroad."
Last December, the American forces executed what it described as a "massive strike" targeting Daesh sites in the country, after an attack killed two US troops and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The U.N. says IS still boasts between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in Syria and Iraq.
