Joint British-French Aerial Assault Strikes Daesh Arms Cache in Syria

RAF Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with France's air force in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syrian territory operated by the IS group, as stated by the UK's MoD.

The facility, pinpointed through reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the release indicated, and was located in hills just north of Palmyra in central Syria.

"The RAF jets used Paveway IV guided bombs to strike a number of access tunnels providing entry to the facility... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," the ministry announced.

There was no indication of any harm to civilians in the attack 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 tanker plane.

IS - alternatively referred to as the so-called Islamic State - imposed extremist governance over parts of Syria and Iraq prior to its 2019 collapse.

"This operation underscores our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, to eliminate any resurgence of the terrorist group and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the region," Britain's Defence Chief the minister stated.

British military aircraft have conducted patrols over Syrian airspace to "forestall any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its military defeat at the Baghuz confrontation in 2019, the ministry said.

"I extend gratitude to every member of the UK armed forces who took part in this strike for their skill and their bravery," Healey added. "They were among a great many UK service members deployed over the festive period. This action, to eliminate militants who pose a risk to our security, shows how UK forces are ready to step up, continuously, ensuring Britain's security domestically and powerful internationally."

During December, the United States armed forces conducted what it called a "large-scale strike" targeting Daesh sites in the country, after an attack claimed the lives of two US troops and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.

The UN says Islamic State still has roughly 5-7 thousand fighters in both countries.