On Saturday (January 3, 2026) evening, UK and French air forces teamed up to bomb a suspected Islamic State (IS) arms storage site tucked under the mountains north of the ancient Palmyra ruins in Syria ✈️💥.
British RAF jets used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs—think high-tech munitions that lock onto targets—to hit the tunnels leading down to the underground facility. Officials report the strike was a success, and the remote location meant no civilians were in harm’s way 😊.
Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized that the UK remains determined to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with allies to “stamp out any resurgence” of IS.
This joint operation follows a major U.S. air campaign two weeks ago, after an IS ambush near Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter. That strike used over 100 precision munitions to hit more than 70 targets across central Syria.
For young global citizens tracking counterterror efforts, this mission highlights how tech-powered airpower and international teamwork aim to keep extremist threats in check. Stay tuned for more updates on global security and the fight against IS 🔍🌍.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
