Britain and France strike Islamic State underground weapons store in Syria
As reported by Ukrinform, The Guardian said this, citing the UK Ministry of Defence.
On Saturday evening, January 3, guided bombs were used to strike tunnels leading to the facility, which is located in mountainous terrain near the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria.
“Initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully,” the UK defence ministry said in a statement.
Typhoon FGR4 combat jets were used in the strike, supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft.
According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the hit facility was likely used to store weapons and explosives, and there were no civilians in the surrounding area.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey said Britain was determined to “stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies” to “stamp out any resurgence” of IS.
He thanked the service members who took part in the operation “to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life.”
Western aircraft continue patrols to stop a resurgence of the Islamist militant group that ruled parts of Syria until 2019.
As previously reported, seven police officers were wounded during an anti-IS operation in Yalova, northwestern Türkiye.
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