🔗 Share this article Coordinated British-French Air Strike Strikes Daesh Munitions Store in Syria An RAF Typhoon FGR4 (file pic) British Air Force Typhoon jets have operated alongside French aircraft in a joint strike against an hidden munitions depot in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The site, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just north of the historic site of Palmyra in the heart of Syria. "The RAF jets used laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to strike a series 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 operation on Saturday evening and all the aircraft returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated. The Typhoon FGR4s were backed up by a Voyager tanker plane. The Islamic State group - alternatively referred to as ISIS - established jihadist rule over parts of Syria and Iraq until 2019. "This operation demonstrates our UK leadership, and commitment to work closely with our allies, to eradicate any revival of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey said. RAF aircraft have performed overwatch operations over Syrian airspace to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported. "I must thank the personnel of our armed forces participating in this operation for their skill and their bravery," he added. "They were among a great many British troops on duty over Christmas and New Year. This operation, to eliminate terrorist threats who endanger our security, demonstrates how our armed forces are always on standby, continuously, protecting the UK within its borders and strong abroad." During December, the United States armed forces executed what it termed a "massive strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in the country, subsequent to an ambush killed two US servicemembers and a civilian interpreter in the Palmyra area. The U.N. says Islamic State still maintains roughly 5-7 thousand militants in Iraq and Syria.
An RAF Typhoon FGR4 (file pic) British Air Force Typhoon jets have operated alongside French aircraft in a joint strike against an hidden munitions depot in Syria operated by the Daesh militant organization, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The site, located using reconnaissance, was assessed as containing munitions and bombs, the statement said, and was positioned in mountainous terrain just north of the historic site of Palmyra in the heart of Syria. "The RAF jets used laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to strike a series 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 operation on Saturday evening and all the aircraft returned to base without incident, the ministry further stated. The Typhoon FGR4s were backed up by a Voyager tanker plane. The Islamic State group - alternatively referred to as ISIS - established jihadist rule over parts of Syria and Iraq until 2019. "This operation demonstrates our UK leadership, and commitment to work closely with our allies, to eradicate any revival of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the Middle East," Britain's Defence Chief John Healey said. RAF aircraft have performed overwatch operations over Syrian airspace to "prevent any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State subsequent to its defeat at the battle of Baghuz in the year 2019, the MoD reported. "I must thank the personnel of our armed forces participating in this operation for their skill and their bravery," he added. "They were among a great many British troops on duty over Christmas and New Year. This operation, to eliminate terrorist threats who endanger our security, demonstrates how our armed forces are always on standby, continuously, protecting the UK within its borders and strong abroad." During December, the United States armed forces executed what it termed a "massive strike" targeting Islamic State objectives in the country, subsequent to an ambush killed two US servicemembers and a civilian interpreter in the Palmyra area. The U.N. says Islamic State still maintains roughly 5-7 thousand militants in Iraq and Syria.