The British and French air forces have successfully conducted a joint operation to destroy a ‘secret ISIS facility’ located in the mountains of central Syria.
The airstrike, which took place on the evening of January 3, 2026, targeted a hidden underground site North of Palmyra that was reportedly being used to store explosives and weaponry.
Okay News reports that the mission involved Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s and French military aircraft using precision-guided Paveway IV bombs. British Defense Secretary John Healey stated that the intervention was necessary to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its influence or spreading violent ideologies across the region.
Military analysts confirmed that the chosen target was situated in a remote area far from civilian housing to ensure there was no risk to the public. Initial reports following the strike indicate that the tunnels and the facility were successfully neutralized, and all participating aircraft returned to their bases safely.
