Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina

What happened: The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward the Medina region. The Houthis rejected the claim, saying their operations target only oil facilities and military bases. Key numbers: Government forces reported 1,298 targeting operations in 24 hours, about 400 Houthi fighters killed and 132 vehicles or heavy weapons placements Why it matters: A researcher told Al Jazeera the conflict appears to be moving toward a prolonged war of attrition, with the government offensive not shifting the balance of power over the past 30 days.

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward the Medina region. The Houthis rejected the claim, saying their operations target only oil facilities and military bases.

A researcher told Al Jazeera the conflict appears to be moving toward a prolonged war of attrition, with the government offensive not shifting the balance of power over the past 30 days.