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UK and France Strike Suspected ISIS Underground Site in Syria

Initial assessments indicate a successful hit with no civilian harm reported.

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Pictured: Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 takes off to carry out Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. On 22 January, the UK conducted further strikes against Houthi targets. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a pair of Voyager tankers, joined US forces in a deliberate strike against Houthi sites in Yemen. Our aircraft used Paveway IV precision guided bombs to strike multiple targets at two military sites in the vicinity of Sanaa airfield. These locations were being used to enable the continued intolerable attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea. This follows our initial operation on 11 January, and subsequent US action, to degrade the Houthis’ capability to conduct such attacks. In line with UK standard practice, a very rigorous analysis was applied in planning the strikes to minimise any risk of civilian casualties, and as with the previous strikes, our aircraft bombed at night to mitigate yet further any such risks.
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Overview

  • RAF Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, used Paveway IV precision bombs to hit access tunnels to the underground facility.
  • The site lies in mountainous terrain north of Palmyra and was assessed as a storage location for weapons and explosives used by ISIS.
  • The Ministry of Defence said the area was devoid of civilian habitation, with no indication the strike posed risk to civilians.
  • All UK aircraft returned safely as a detailed post‑strike assessment proceeds to confirm effects on the target.
  • The joint mission with French aircraft reflects ongoing allied efforts to prevent an ISIS resurgence following recent large U.S. strikes in central Syria.