VIDEO: Britain bombs 'Islamic State' targets in Syria within hours of MP's vote

British RAF Tornado jets have carried out the first British bombing runs over Syria, the UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

VIDEO: Britain bombs 'Islamic State' targets in Syria within hours of MP's vote

British RAF Tornado jets have carried out the first British bombing runs over Syria, the UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The air strikes were carried out within hours of a vote by MPs in the Commons to back extending operations against the so-called 'Islamic State' (IS) group from neighbouring Iraq.

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