Earlier, Veniamin Kondratyev, governor of the Krasnodar region, said that there were no injuries in the fire that was caused by a falling drone debris. A team of 19 people wielding 19 items of equipment were fighting the flames, he said. Kondratyev did not say which depot was on fire or detail the extent of damage.
The Russian defense ministry said that four Ukrainian drones were destroyed over the Russian territory overnight, but did not mention the Krasnodar region in a statement on the Telegram messaging app. The ministry only reports drones that its air defense systems destroy, not how many were launched. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Modi will be among the first foreign leaders to meet Trump at the White House during his second term.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured the top job in September, taking over the leadership of a country reeling from the economic crisis β the worst since its independence in β and the austerity measures imposed under a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund.
During the Dubai trip, Dissanayake will address the annual summit that brings together leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world to discuss global governance, public policy, and the future of governments. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, he is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with the UAE leadership and witness the signing of several agreements.
Negotiations on the import of fuel and gas advantageous to Sri Lanka will be among the priorities. Other agreements that the Sri Lankan government are going to pursue include job opportunities for its expat workers, promotion of tourism and education.
