RAF Typhoon FGR4s have conducted a mission with French warplanes in a coordinated attack on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory used by the IS group, per a report from the UK's MoD.
The site, identified by surveillance, was assessed as storing arms and explosives, the announcement noted, and was located in hills just above the historic site of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to hit a several approach shafts down to the site... early reports are that the target was engaged successfully," officials stated.
There was no indication of any civilian impact in the operation on Saturday evening and all the aircraft returned to base without incident, the defence officials confirmed.
The Typhoon fighters were backed up by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
The Islamic State group - referred to as ISIS - established jihadist rule over large swathes of Iraq and Syria prior to its 2019 collapse.
"This action demonstrates our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to stamp out any resurgence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary said.
British military aircraft have performed patrols over Syria to "forestall any attempted comeback" of the group subsequent to its military defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the authorities noted.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces participating in this mission for their professionalism and their courage," Healey added. "They were among thousands of British troops stationed over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life, demonstrates how British military are always on standby, throughout the year, protecting the UK within its borders and powerful internationally."
During December, the United States armed forces executed what it termed a "major assault" on IS targets in Syria, following an attack killed two US servicemembers and a civilian interpreter in the Palmyra area.
The UN says IS still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.
