British and French Jets Attack Below-Ground ISIS Weapons Store in Syria
In a coordinated military action, aircraft from Britain and France attacked an below-ground site in Syria reportedly occupied by Islamic State.
Information on the Joint Strike
The operation took place on Saturday evening in a rugged, mountainous area close to the historic city of the city of Palmyra.
Guided bombs were used to destroy the underground passages leading to the facility.
“Initial indications suggest the objective was successfully hit,” declared a defence ministry release.
Aircraft and Assets
Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft carried out the bombing mission, aided by a Voyager air-to-air aerial refuelling aircraft to allow for longer missions.
Purpose of the Facility
The subterranean complex is thought to have been utilized as the warehousing of explosives and armaments.
The military confirmed the adjacent region was free from non-combatants at the time of the strike.
Commitment to Counter-Terrorism
A senior defence official emphasized the country's resolve to work closely together with key allies” in order to “stamp out any re-emergence” of the militant group.
Appreciation was shown to the armed forces personnel involved in the mission, which aimed to take out threatening militants who pose a risk to our security.”
Broader Context
Coalition warplanes have continued to conduct surveillance missions over parts of Syria to prevent a possible return of the Islamist militant group that held sway over large areas in the nation before 2019.
