As at 18 December 2015, the UK had released 21 weapons against targets in Syria since the vote on airstrikes. There have been no reports of civilian casualties as a result.

The weapons have all been Paveway IV guided bombs from RAF Tornado GR4 and Typhoon aircraft. The UK released six Paveway IV on 2 December, one on 3 December, eight on 4 December and six on 6 December. These have all been against targets in the Daesh-controlled Omar oilfield in eastern Syria.

We will not release the exact location and timing of each strike as this could compromise our operational capabilities. All UK airstrikes are conducted in accordance with Rules of Engagement and International Humanitarian Law. Targets are selected with the utmost care; the risks of collateral damage or civilian casualties are assessed and mitigated based on intelligence and the use of precision guided weapons.

In the last three months the RAF has deployed Sentinel and Airseeker aircraft and the REAPER MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Air System over both Iraq and Syria. In addition, Tornado GR4s have deployed over Iraq and Syria fitted with the Raptor tactical reconnaissance pod.

The only armed UK aircraft operating in Syria is the Reaper, Remotely Piloted Air System. The UK Reaper has not released any weapons over Syria as no authority has been granted for the discharge of weapons from UK Reaper aircraft operating in Syrian airspace.

The UK recognises the tremendous generosity of Jordan and other countries in the region for the role they are playing hosting refugees fleeing the crisis in Syria. DfID is in regular contact with the Government of Jordan and international partners about rising needs for both refugees and host communities. The Secretary of State for International Development has visited Jordan twice this year and most recently discussed the situation with Jordanian and international colleagues at the UN General Assembly last month.

The Government of Jordan has requested financial support through the UN consolidated appeal process. To date the UK's contribution is £500 million, and £83 million of this has been committed to humanitarian assistance in Jordan.