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UK and France carry out joint strike on Syrian underground site used by Daesh

Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of a Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft, preparing to take-off
Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of a Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft, preparing to take-off (Sgt Lee Goddard/MOD Crown copyright/PA Wire)
  • RAF Typhoons, alongside French aircraft, conducted a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria on Saturday evening.
  • The targeted facility was occupied by Daesh and was believed to be used for storing weapons and explosives.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation, stating it aimed to prevent a resurgence of Daesh and their dangerous ideologies.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey MP praised the UK's leadership and the professionalism and courage of the Armed Forces involved.
  • The Ministry of Defence reported no indication of risk to civilians and confirmed all aircraft returned safely from the mission.
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