In a coordinated military action, British and French warplanes attacked an subterranean facility in central Syria reportedly occupied by Islamic State.
Details of the Coordinated Attack
The mission occurred on Saturday night in a rugged, mountainous area in the vicinity of the ancient city of Palmyra.
Laser-guided bombs were employed to target and destroy the entry tunnels leading to the site.
“Preliminary assessments show the site was effectively neutralized,” announced a defence ministry release.
Military Hardware Involved
Typhoon FGR4 warplanes executed the airstrike, with the assistance of a Voyager refuelling tanker to provide mid-air refuelling.
Suspected Use of the Site
This below-ground structure is assessed as having been used primarily for the storage of weapons and explosives.
Officials stated the vicinity was free from non-combatants at the moment of the attack.
Commitment to Counter-Terrorism
A senior defence official stated the country's resolve to work closely together with international partners” in order to prevent any resurgence” of Islamic State.
Gratitude was expressed to the armed forces personnel conducting the mission, which aimed to “eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life.”
Ongoing Efforts
International forces have continued to conduct surveillance missions over parts of the region to counter a renewed activity of the jihadist group that once controlled large areas in the country until 2019.
