Aid worker killed in air strike in Tigray

An aid worker was among three people killed during an air strike on the town of Shire in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, Qazet.az reports according to the International Rescue Committee.

The aid worker, who worked for IRC's health and nutrition team, died of injuries sustained while delivering assistance to women and children on Friday, IRC said in a statement.

Another IRC staff member was injured in the attack, while two other civilians were killed and three wounded, the statement said.