Speaking to NV on July 3, Herman placed much of the blame on former Joint Forces Commander Gen. Yurii Sodol, who was dismissed in June. “For instance, when my battalion returned, there were no more than three people left in a company; all others were either wounded or killed,” said Herman. “Who will replenish the ranks? Why decimate combat units that can be preserved and restored? Even if you reduce critical losses to 25%, these 25% will train new arrivals, share their experience, become squad leaders, and lead them into battle in the next deployment.” Herman suggested that the doctrine “the l…