Overview
- The raid took place overnight from January 3 to 4 in the mountains north of Palmyra in central Syria.
- The UK Ministry of Defence said its aircraft used Paveway IV precision bombs to target access tunnels to an underground facility likely used to store weapons and explosives.
- France’s general staff confirmed strikes on Islamic State positions and described the action as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.
- British officials reported no indication of risk to civilians and said all aircraft returned safely, with a detailed battle damage assessment underway.
- Independent confirmation of the damage or casualties and specifics of the French air contribution have not yet been provided, as ISIS activity persists in Syria’s desert despite its 2019 territorial defeat.