British and French Aircraft Attack Subterranean ISIS Weapons Store in Syria
In a coordinated military action, jets from the UK and France attacked an below-ground site in Syria reportedly occupied by IS.
Particulars of the Joint Strike
The strike was conducted on the evening of Saturday in a hilly terrain near the archaeological site of Palmyra.
Laser-guided bombs were employed to destroy the access tunnels leading to the site.
āEarly reports are that the target was successfully hit,ā announced a defence ministry release.
Aircraft and Assets
Typhoon FGR4 warplanes carried out the bombing mission, with the assistance of a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker to provide mid-air refuelling.
Suspected Use of the Site
The underground facility is assessed as having been used primarily for the stockpiling of arms and munitions.
Officials stated the adjacent region was devoid of civilian presence at the moment of the attack.
Official Statements of Intent
A senior defence official declared the country's resolve to act in unison with international partnersā in order to prevent any resurgenceā of ISIS.
Thanks were offered to the service personnel who took part in the strike, which aimed to remove threatening militants who pose a risk to our security.ā
Broader Context
Coalition warplanes have been conducting aerial patrols over parts of the region to deter a possible return of the jihadist group that held sway over large areas in the country up until 2019.
