As the world looked at Caracus, French and British forces struck a terrorist weapon stash
While the world focused on the ruckus in Caracas, Royal Air Force jets joined French aircraft taking out a Daesh target in Syria.
The precision airstrike on an underground facility in Syria aimed to prevent any resurgence of the terrorist group.
The operation took place last night (Saturday, January 3, 2026), targeting a site in mountainous terrain north of the ancient city of Palmyra.
Intelligence indicated the facility, devoid of civilian presence, had been used by Daesh to store weapons and explosives.
RAF Typhoon FGR4 fighters, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, deployed Paveway IV guided bombs against access tunnels to the underground complex. UK government said there was no civilian risk and all aircraft returned safely.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: “This action shows our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to stamp out any resurgence of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East.”
Venezuela stole the headlines
The strike by British and French armed forces took place as the world’s attention was on Venezuela.
Donald Trump ordered an assault on several military targets alongside the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the dictator who refused to leave office after being beaten in the 2024 election, and his wife, Cilia Adela Flores. Both are now in custody in New York on drugs and other charges.
