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.