Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Suicide Bombers Target Baghdad Recruitment Center Elizabeth Arrott | Cairo 05 September 2010 A plume of smoke is seen following a large explosion that rocked Iraqi ministry of defense complex near headquarters of Rusafa Military Command in eastern Baghdad, 5 Sept 2010 Photo: AFP A plume of smoke is seen following a large explosion that rocked Iraqi ministry of defense complex near headquarters of Rusafa Military Command in eastern Baghdad, 5 Sept 2010 Suicide bomb blasts have killed at least seven people at a military recruitment center in central Baghdad. More than 20 others were wounded in the strike, which witnesses say was carried out by at least two attackers. Witnesses describe a scene of devastation in the area around the blast site, and hospital officials say they were treating numerous wounded. The strike took place at the same recruitment center where a suicide attack killed at least 59 people last month. Insurgents have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks, coinciding with a drawdown in U.S. troops. As of September first, the United States says it is no longer engaged in combat operations, renaming the mission one of advice and assistance to Iraqi forces. The Iraqi government last week placed the country on highest alert. .