RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French aircraft in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, as stated by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The location, located using intelligence, was thought to be storing arms and explosives, the statement said, and was situated in hills just to the north of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
"The RAF jets used precision-guided Paveway IV munitions to target a number of entry passages down to the facility... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any harm to civilians in the operation 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 - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - enforced extremist governance over parts of Iraq and Syria until 2019.
"This action demonstrates British leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to eliminate any resurgence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary stated.
RAF aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syria to "deter any attempted comeback" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I want to thank the personnel of the UK armed forces who took part in this operation for their skill and their valour," Healey said. "They were among a great many British troops deployed over Christmas and New Year. This operation, to remove terrorist threats who pose a risk to our safety, highlights how British military are ready to step up, throughout the year, ensuring Britain's security domestically and strong abroad."
During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it termed a "large-scale strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in the country, subsequent to an ambush resulted in the deaths of two US servicemembers and a local interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations reports Daesh still has an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 combatants in both countries.
