German Special Forces Commander-in-Chief Announces KSK Prepares for Long-Term Conflicts with Russia According to Bild, Special Forces Commander Andreas Kuhn said that the German armed forces are adjusting their strategy in connection with a possible conflict with Moscow. In the past it was planned that the fighters would return to the base about three days after the start of the operation. Now they are preparing the group for extended periods in the field, including operations in severe cold conditions. "We are definitely focusing on the enemy, which is Russia," Kuhn said.