Coordinated Anglo-French Air Strike Strikes Daesh Weapons Depot in the Syrian region

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have joined forces with France's air force in a combined operation on an underground arms cache in Syrian territory operated by the Islamic State group (IS), according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The location, pinpointed through reconnaissance, was assessed as storing arms and explosives, the release indicated, and was situated in mountainous terrain just to the north of Palmyra in central Syria.

"The RAF jets utilized Paveway IV guided bombs to hit a several entry passages down to the depot... preliminary assessments are that the objective was successfully hit," officials stated.

There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the attack conducted Saturday night and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added.

The British jets were assisted by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.

The Islamic State group - referred to as ISIS - established jihadist rule over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019.

"This strike demonstrates British leadership, and resolve to operate in unison with our allies, to stamp out any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the region," UK Defence Secretary the Defence Secretary remarked.

RAF aircraft have conducted surveillance missions over Syria to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of the group subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the ministry said.

"I want to thank all the members of the UK armed forces who took part in this mission for their skill and their valour," Healey commented. "They were among numerous British personnel on duty over the festive period. This operation, to eliminate terrorist threats who endanger our safety, highlights how British military are ready to step up, all year round, ensuring Britain's security at home and influential overseas."

Last December, the American forces executed what it described as a "major assault" targeting IS targets in Syria, subsequent to an ambush killed two US servicemembers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra.

The U.N. reports Daesh still boasts an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria.