In a bomb explosion, at the market in Baghdad, killed at least 11 people and dozens are wounded. The explosion occurred around 9:00 am local time, when at the market were a lot of people. The bomb was laid in a motorcycle. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The escalation of violence taking place in the country against the backdrop of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraqi cities. According to the 2008 agreement, the U.S. military must leave Iraqi cities by 30 June 2009 and completely leave the country – until the end of 2011.