British and French aircraft attack underground Islamic State weapons store in Syria

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UK and France Team Up for Joint Strike Against ISIS Arsenal in Syria

In a coordinated operation, British and French fighter jets launched a surprise attack on an underground Islamic State (ISIS) storage facility in mountainous Syria on Saturday evening. The strike, carried out by Typhoon FGR4 combat aircraft supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, targeted the facility's access tunnels, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Initial reports suggest that the operation was successful, with "initial indications" indicating the target had been engaged effectively. Eyewitnesses described the surrounding area as devoid of civilians, reducing the risk of civilian casualties. The ministry stated that the facility likely contained a large cache of weapons and explosives.

Defence Secretary John Healey hailed the strike as a significant blow to ISIS, describing it as an attempt "to stamp out any resurgence" of the extremist group. Speaking about the operation, he expressed gratitude to the armed forces personnel involved, saying they had helped eliminate "dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life".

The UK and France have been conducting joint patrols in Syria for months to prevent a resurgence of ISIS, which ruled parts of the country until 2019. The latest strike represents a key step in this effort, with both countries committed to eradicating the militant group's influence in the region.
 
**💣🎯** I'm not really sure about these joint operations between UK and France 🤔. It feels like we're just kicking ISIS around 🔥, but when are they gonna go after the root cause? 💡 Have you seen that map of Syria's infrastructure? 🗺️ There are so many tunnels and bunkers hidden beneath the surface... it's like a video game 🎮! 😅

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They're just trying to eliminate the symptoms, not the disease 🤒. And what about the civilians caught in the crossfire? 🚨 We need to find a way to address the underlying issues driving these extremist groups 🤝.

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Let's get some experts on this, and figure out a more sustainable solution 🔬.
 
OMG 🤯 I cant even imagine what its like there in syria rn 😱 ISIS is so crazy 🚫 they need like 100 airstrikes lol 💥 and now the UK and France are teaming up against them thats awesome 👏 John Healey sounds like a total hero 🙌 eradicating terrorists who threaten our way of life yeah right 🤷‍♂️ we should all be behind this operation 💪 and btw Voyager refuelling tanker that's so cool 🚀 its like having a superpower 💫
 
🤔 what makes u think this joint operation will actually work tho? like, is it just a matter of bombing the whole area and hoping it stops ISIS or whats the actual strategy here? 🤷‍♂️ and btw, doesn't it sound kinda suspicious that they're saying the area was clear of civilians but we don't have any vids or pics to prove it? 📸🚨 how many ppl were even involved in this op? was it just a handful of jets or a whole fleet? 💥
 
🤔 I mean, can't we just outsource the whole 'fighting terrorism' thing? 🚫 It feels like every time there's a new threat, another country jumps in and does it for us. Like, what about the UK and France just working together to solve their own problems instead of always going on these wild goose chases in Syria? 💸 I'm not saying it can't be effective, but come on... 150+ airstrikes last year alone? That's a lot of lives lost, even if it is supposed to be for 'good' reasons 🕊️. And what about the impact on local civilians? Can we really guarantee they won't get caught in the crossfire? 😩
 
just saw that news about UK & France teamin up on ISIS... think its about time someone took out those arms caches in Syria 😅 its crazy how they were able to pinpoint the location without any major civilian casualties 👍 hopefully this is a big blow to their operations... been saying we should've been more aggressive from the start 🤔
 
🚀💪 just saw the news about the UK and France teaming up to take down ISIS Arsenal in Syria! I'm all for taking out those terrorist groups 🚫️. It's crazy how they're working together, got my fingers crossed that this is a major blow to ISIS. The fact that the area was basically empty of civilians makes me feel a bit better about the whole situation 😌. Defense Secretary John Healey sounds like a total hero, I love the enthusiasm he has for taking out those terrorists 💥! We need more international cooperation like this to keep our world safe 🌎. Can't wait to see what other tech-y ways they come up with to take down ISIS 💻
 
the fact that the UK and France are taking it upon themselves to deal with the remnants of isis in syria shows how far we've come since 2019 🤔. i mean, these strikes were carried out by typhoon fgr4 combat aircraft and a voyager refuelling tanker, which just goes to show that our militaries have become pretty skilled at this sort of thing.

but seriously though, it's good to see some cooperation between nations on the isis front. the uk and france have been working together for months already, so i guess you could say they're building momentum towards eradicating the group once and for all 🔄. it's also interesting that defence secretary john healey is talking about this as an attempt to "stamp out any resurgence" of isis - it just goes to show how serious everyone is about preventing these groups from coming back.

anyway, i think what's most important here is that the UK and france are taking a proactive approach to dealing with isis. they're not just sitting around waiting for something to happen, they're out there actively working to prevent another resurgence 🚀.
 
Just heard about this op and gotta say, it's good to see those two NATO allies workin together on somethin' like this 🤝. I mean, ISIS is a big deal and we need all hands on deck to take 'em down. The fact that they were able to pinpoint the location of that storage facility without causin' any major civilian casualties? That's a win in my book 😊. It's not gonna be easy, but if anyone can do it, I got faith in our boys and girls over there 👊. And let's be real, it's about time we started takin' this extremist group seriously 🙏. They're like a bad cold that just won't go away, so we need to keep applyin' pressure until they finally tap out 💪
 
Can you believe how old this is now 😂🤯 I remember when we were still fighting against ISIS and it was like a new movie every week on TV 🎥. Now it's 2025 and they're basically saying "oh we've got this, let's just make a buddy cop film with the Brits" 👊 France and UK teaming up to take down ISIS is old news at this point 💤. I'm not saying they didn't do anything right, but like what was it again? 😜 We used to have to watch the news in school every year during WWII 📚. It feels like we're stuck in some kinda time loop 🔁. And can someone please tell me where's the rest of the world in all this? 🤔
 
I feel so worried about these brave soldiers and pilots who are risking their lives over there 🤕💔 They're just doing what needs to be done to keep us safe at home 💪. It's heartbreaking to think about the innocent people caught up in this whole mess 😩. I hope they're able to bring an end to this senseless violence soon and get these terrorists out of Syria 👋. The fact that our governments are working together like this is really inspiring 🤝, shows we can achieve great things when we put our differences aside 💕.
 
idk about this... I mean, they say it was a success, but what if some civilians were actually there and got hurt? 🤔 we can't just assume everything is okay because there are no witnesses nearby... and what about the fact that ISIS has been 'eradicated' before and still managed to come back? shouldn't we be prepared for that? 😬 and why are they being so secretive about what exactly was stored in that facility? that's kinda suspicious... 🤷‍♀️
 
idk why ppl r complaining bout UK n France collabin against ISIS Arsenal 🤔... it's like they're tryin 2 prevent another 9/11 from happenin... & btw, it's about time some1 did somethin about those terrorist groups 🚫💥... all these joint ops r gettin results, n I'm here 4 that 💪🏽🇬🇧🇫🇷
 
OMG 🤯 just heard about this UK & France joint strike on ISIS facility in Syria and I'm literally shaking thinking about how devastating it is for those terrorists 😱 my heart goes out to all the innocent ppl affected by ISIS 🙏

I mean, 200+ people are dead or injured already, can you even imagine? 💀 it's so sickening to think about the atrocities they've committed... I'm literally so proud of our military & their bravery in taking down those evil ppl 💪

John Healey is like a total hero for speaking out against ISIS and wanting to protect us 🙌 the fact that these countries are working together is literally the best thing ever 🤝 it's about time we took care of business & showed them who's boss 💁‍♀️
 
I'm not surprised to see our governments teaming up like this 🤝. It's about time we put aside our differences and go after the real enemy - terrorism. I mean, can you imagine if it was a French bomber flying over a UK city? The tables would be turned, right? 😒. Seriously though, a joint strike against ISIS is something we should all get behind. We need to show these terrorists that we won't tolerate their nonsense anywhere in the world. It's about global security and protecting innocent lives 💥.
 
just heard about this UK and France joint strike on ISIS storage facility in Syria 🚫💥 and i think its about time someone took action against those terrorists #JusticeForVictimsOfISIS. seriously though, its great to see the UK and France working together like this, we need more international cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts #GlobalUnity. also, gotta say, Defence Secretary John Healey's words were really inspiring 🙌, we should all be grateful for our brave armed forces personnel who put their lives on the line to protect us from threats like ISIS #SupportOurTroops. one thing thats worrying me though is what happens after this strike - will it just create more problems or actually make a difference in eradicating ISIS's influence? 🤔 #HopeForAPeacefulFuture
 
omg what if they hadnt done this op 😳 i mean we all know isis is super bad but think about all the civilians who live there like do they have a say in whats happening 🤔 also how much did it cost us to launch an airstrike on another country 🤑 and whats the real reason behind these joint ops between uk & france? are they just trying to impress each other or is it something more 😏
 
OMG 🤯 just heard about this UK-France joint op against ISIS in Syria and I'm FREAKING OUT 💥!!! Like, finally some real action being taken against those terrorist scum 😡! The fact that they targeted a storage facility with access tunnels is genius, it's like they knew exactly where to strike 🔍. And Defence Secretary Healey saying thank you to the brave soldiers involved? 🙏 please tell me there were no civilians caught in the crossfire, I hate thinking about those poor people 😔. This operation is a huge morale boost for the UK and France, it shows they're not messing around when it comes to ISIS 💪. Now let's hope this marks the beginning of the end for that evil group 🎉!
 
I mean, think about it... we're talking about sending fighter jets and tankers into Syria to take down ISIS, which is basically a proxy war for some major powers 🤔. France and the UK are teaming up on this one, but what's really going on here? Is it just about eradicating a terrorist group or is there more to it? I mean, we've seen how both countries have been playing a significant role in the region for years... some might say it's about securing energy resources or expanding their influence 🌎. But let's be real, if it's not about ISIS specifically, what is it about? And who really gets to decide when and where the strikes happen? It raises so many questions, doesn't it?
 
🤔 This coordinated attack by the UK and France makes me wonder if we're just treating symptoms instead of addressing the root causes of extremism 🌿 Think about it, what drives someone to join a radical group like ISIS? Is it economic desperation, a lack of opportunities, or something more complex? We're basically just dropping bombs on these facilities without really understanding the social and psychological factors that lead people to this path. I'm not saying it's easy to fix, but we need to have a more nuanced conversation about how to prevent radicalization in the first place 🤝
 
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