So, what happens when old threats refuse to stay buried? You bomb the tunnels they’re hiding in.
British Typhoon jets have joined French aircraft in a coordinated strike.
Officials say it was on an underground Islamic State weapons cache in central Syria.
According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the target sat in mountainous terrain just north of Palmyra.
This is a region with a long history and, apparently, lingering dangers.
The decision wasn’t rushed. “Careful intelligence analysis” suggested the site was packed with arms and explosives.
Prompting RAF Typhoons to drop precision Paveway IV guided bombs on tunnel entrances leading to the facility. Early signs?
The strike hit its mark. Even more crucially, the MoD says there were no civilian casualties, and all aircraft returned safely.
Continued IS Surveillance
UK Defence Secretary John Healey framed the mission as both practical and symbolic.
“This shows our determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies,” he said, vowing to prevent any IS comeback.
It’s a reminder that while the group lost its so-called caliphate in 2019, it hasn’t disappeared.
The UN estimates thousands of fighters are still active across Syria and Iraq.
British jets have been patrolling Syrian skies for years now, quietly keeping watch.
The message from this strike is clear: IS may be weakened — but it’s still being watched, tracked, and challenged.
