RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft have operated alongside French aircraft in a combined operation against an underground arms cache in Syrian territory used by the Islamic State group (IS), as stated by the UK's MoD.
The location, pinpointed through reconnaissance, was believed to be housing weapons and explosive materials, the statement said, and was positioned in mountains just above the historic site of Palmyra in the heart of Syria.
"The RAF jets employed Paveway IV guided bombs to hit a several approach shafts providing entry to the facility... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the MoD said.
There was no evidence of any civilian impact in the strike conducted Saturday night and every plane involved made a safe return, the ministry further stated.
The Typhoon fighters were supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
Daesh - referred to as the so-called Islamic State - established jihadist rule over parts of Syria and Iraq before its territorial defeat in 2019.
"This operation demonstrates British leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with allied nations, to stamp out any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," the British Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary said.
RAF aircraft have conducted patrols over Syria to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of IS following its military defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the authorities noted.
"I want to thank all the members of our armed forces who took part in this operation for their skill and their bravery," Healey commented. "They were among a great many British troops on duty over Christmas and New Year. This mission, to remove terrorist threats who threaten our way of life, shows how our armed forces are prepared to act, throughout the year, protecting the UK at home and powerful internationally."
Last December, the American forces executed what it called a "massive strike" against Islamic State objectives in the country, after an ambush resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.
The United Nations says Daesh still has roughly 5-7 thousand militants in both countries.
