RAF Typhoon jets have operated alongside French warplanes in a coordinated attack on an hidden munitions depot in Syrian territory employed by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK's MoD.
The site, identified by surveillance, was assessed as storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was located in mountainous terrain just to the north of Palmyra in central Syria.
"Our fighter planes used Paveway IV guided bombs to target a series of approach shafts down to the depot... early reports indicate 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 safely, the ministry further stated.
The British jets were backed up by a Voyager refuelling tanker.
IS - alternatively referred to as ISIS - imposed militant control over significant areas in Iraq and Syria until 2019.
"This action shows British leadership, and commitment to work closely with our partners, to stamp out any revival of the terrorist group and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the region," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey stated.
RAF aircraft have carried out patrols over Syrian airspace to "prevent any attempted resurgence" of the group following its routing at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported.
"I extend gratitude to every member of our armed forces who took part in this strike for their expertise and their courage," he added. "They were among thousands of UK service members deployed over Christmas and New Year. This action, to eliminate terrorist threats who endanger our safety, highlights how our armed forces are prepared to act, all year round, keeping Britain secure within its borders and strong abroad."
In December, the US military conducted what it described as a "massive strike" on Daesh sites in Syria, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two US servicemembers and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area.
The United Nations reports IS still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
