Royal Air Force aircraft conducted a joint strike on an underground Daesh facility in Syria on 3 January 2026, as part of a patrol operation aimed at preventing the terrorist group’s resurgence after its defeat in 2019. The target, located north of Palmyra, was identified by intelligence and was believed to store weapons. RAF Typhoon FGR4s, refueled by a Voyager tanker, teamed with French aircraft to drop Paveway IV guided bombs on access tunnels. Initial assessments indicate the target was successfully engaged and no civilian harm was reported. Defence Secretary John Healey praised the operation as evidence of UK leadership and the Armed Forces’ readiness to counter terrorism.
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