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Incredible pictures show British special forces waging secret war against jihadis in Syria for the first time

The British troops are seen using heavily-armed patrol cars to guard an allied rebel base

THESE dramatic images offer a first glimpse of the British Special Forces' secret ground war against ISIS in the Syrian desert.

Armed to the teeth, the force of around 12 men are seen guarding allied rebel lines using assault vehicles equipped to support 10 days in hostile territory.

Soldiers belonging to the British Special Forces sit on their patrol vehicles inside Syria
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Soldiers belonging to the British Special Forces sit on their patrol vehicles inside Syria
The images offer the first photographic evidence of British elite forces' fighting within Syria
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The images offer the first photographic evidence of British elite forces' fighting within Syria
A canvas sun screen is drawn across two vehicles to provide shade
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A canvas sun screen is drawn across two vehicles to provide shade
The so-called Al-Thalab vehicles carry 12.7mm machine guns
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The so-called Al-Thalab vehicles carry 12.7mm machine guns

A dizzying array of machine guns, sniper weapon systems and anti-tank firepower is seen strapped to the vehicles.

The photographs, obtained by the , were taken in Syria, where the soldiers were helping defend a rebel base from ISIS.

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They are pictured on board Al-Thalab patrol vehicles - a small but versatile combat car ideal for the fluid and harsh desert warfare environment.

Manufactured in Jordan, the five-speed Al-Thalab has a V8 turbo-charged engine and weighs up to 4,800kg.

The pictures show the troops - some of which are thought to be SAS - are armed with anti-tank weapons and 12.7mm Browning machine guns.

They mark the first photographic evidence of Special Forces operations inside the war-torn country.

Although it was widely known they were carrying out clandestine work against ISIS, such operations are not discussed publicly by the Government.

The vehicles are armed with a dizzying array of sniper systems, grenade launches and fully automatic machine guns
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The vehicles are armed with a dizzying array of sniper systems, grenade launches and fully automatic machine guns
The images, taken at a rebel base in Syria, were obtained by the BBC in June
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The images, taken at a rebel base in Syria, were obtained by the BBC in June

Both the US and Britain are helping support moderate rebels in their war against ISIS.

When contacted by the BBC, a spokesperson for the New Syrian Army refused to comment on the pictures.

However, they acknowledged British logistical support.

"We are receiving special forces training from our British and American partners," the spokesperson said. "We're also getting weapons and equipment from the Pentagon as well as complete air support."

The British Special Forces are supporting moderate rebels in their war against ISIS
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The British Special Forces are supporting moderate rebels in their war against ISIS

The photographs were taken at the New Syrian Army stronghold located al-Tanf border crossing.

It is a strategic site for the Western-backed group as it is the southernmost crossing with Iraq and is located near Jordan.

It has been the site of heavy fighting in recent months, including ISIS offensives and rebel-counter offensives.

The British Government is carrying out airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq, but aside from its covert operations seen here, has ruled out a ground troops war.

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