These attacks are a message to Iran and its proxies that the retaliation is ongoing and could be intensified or expanded
A Ukrainian source said the factory had manufactured Russian missiles, artillery and drones.
The operation, dubbed Citadel, was conducted at night and resulted in the capture of "important enemy equipment" and the platform being blown up.
While a US response to the attack is expected, the desire to avoid escalating any regional conflict and the upcoming presidential elections are factors in the US president's decisions.
Iran is seeking to improve the capabilities of its drones. It has now had almost ten years to use them throughout the region.
Ukraine has recently stepped up attacks on Russian targets in and around Crimea.
Six small crafts approached a merchant vessel about 50 nautical miles from the Yemeni city of Mocha before leaving the area.
The Languedoc is a new advanced multi-purpose frigate that specializes in anti-submarine warfare. It also carries air defenses.
The initial report caused great outrage when the BBC reported, relying on Palestinian reports, that "Given the size of the explosion, it's difficult to see what this could mean for an Israeli attack.
The attack began hitting different districts of Kyiv in the early hours of Saturday, with more waves coming as the sun came up.