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Royal Air Force Typhoon jets recently collaborated with French aircraft to conduct a targeted strike on an underground weapons depot in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS), according to the UK Ministry of Defence. Intelligence sources had identified the site, located in mountainous terrain just north of Palmyra, an ancient city in central Syria, as a storage location for arms and explosives.
The MoD reported that the RAF jets deployed Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to hit several access tunnels leading to the arms facility. Initial assessments indicate that the mission was successful. The strike took place late on a Saturday, with no evidence of civilian casualties, and all aircraft involved safely returned from the operation.
Supporting the Typhoon FGR4 fighters was a Voyager tanker that provided mid-air refueling. IS, also referred to as Daesh, had established control over portions of Syria and Iraq until its defeat in 2019. UK Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the importance of the mission, stating, “This action shows our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to stamp out any resurgence of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East.”
In addition to this strike, Royal Air Force aircraft have maintained patrols over Syria to deter any attempt by IS to regain strength following its defeat at the Battle of Baghuz in 2019. Healey expressed his gratitude for the armed forces personnel involved, highlighting their professionalism and bravery during operations that extended through the holiday season. He noted that these efforts demonstrate the readiness of British forces to protect security domestically and sustain strength internationally throughout the year. Meanwhile, the United Nations estimates that IS still commands between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in the region
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