2008 Baquba bombings
Terrorist incident in Baquba, Iraq
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The 15 July 2008 Baquba bombings occurred at around 8am local time on 15 July 2008, in Baquba, Diyala Governorate, targeting army recruits at the al-Saad army camp. According to the Iraqi army, the bombers â one dressed in an Iraqi military uniform, the other in civilian clothing â mingled with the crowds of over 200 young recruits before blowing themselves up, killing 35 and injuring 63.[1]
| 15 July 2008 Baquba bombings | |
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| Location | Baquba, Iraq |
| Date | 15 July 2008 (UTC+3) |
| Target | al-Saad army camp |
Attack type | suicide bombings |
| Deaths | 35 |
| Injured | 63 |