🔗 Share this article Combined UK-French Air Strike Strikes Daesh Munitions Store in the Syrian region A file photo of an RAF Typhoon fighter jet Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with French aircraft in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK's MoD. The location, pinpointed through intelligence, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the announcement noted, and was located in mountains just above the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria's central region. "Our aircraft employed laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to hit a several entry passages down to the site... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," officials stated. There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the operation late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added. The Typhoon FGR4s were supported by a Voyager tanker plane. IS - alternatively referred to as Daesh - imposed militant control over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019. "This action demonstrates British leadership, and commitment to work closely with our allies, to eradicate any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," the British Defence Secretary the minister said. UK warplanes have carried out overwatch operations over Syrian airspace to "deter any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State following its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported. "I want to thank all the members of our armed forces who took part in this mission for their expertise and their valour," Healey said. "They were part of a great many UK service members stationed over the holidays. This action, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who endanger our way of life, demonstrates how UK forces are ready to step up, all year round, keeping Britain secure within its borders and powerful internationally." During December, the US military conducted what it termed a "large-scale strike" on Daesh sites in Syria, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area. The U.N. estimates Islamic State still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.
A file photo of an RAF Typhoon fighter jet Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s have joined forces with French aircraft in a joint strike against an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Daesh militant organization, per a report from the UK's MoD. The location, pinpointed through intelligence, was assessed as housing weapons and explosive materials, the announcement noted, and was located in mountains just above the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria's central region. "Our aircraft employed laser-guided Paveway IV weapons to hit a several entry passages down to the site... early reports suggest the target was engaged successfully," officials stated. There was no sign of any civilian casualties in the operation late on Saturday and all the aircraft returned safely, the MoD added. The Typhoon FGR4s were supported by a Voyager tanker plane. IS - alternatively referred to as Daesh - imposed militant control over parts of both Syria and Iraq until 2019. "This action demonstrates British leadership, and commitment to work closely with our allies, to eradicate any re-emergence of the terrorist group and their violent and radical beliefs in the area," the British Defence Secretary the minister said. UK warplanes have carried out overwatch operations over Syrian airspace to "deter any efforts to regroup" of Islamic State following its defeat at the climactic battle in Baghuz in 2019, the MoD reported. "I want to thank all the members of our armed forces who took part in this mission for their expertise and their valour," Healey said. "They were part of a great many UK service members stationed over the holidays. This action, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who endanger our way of life, demonstrates how UK forces are ready to step up, all year round, keeping Britain secure within its borders and powerful internationally." During December, the US military conducted what it termed a "large-scale strike" on Daesh sites in Syria, subsequent to an attack resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian linguist in the Palmyra area. The U.N. estimates Islamic State still maintains an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 militants in Iraq and Syria.