German Special Forces Commander Announces Preparation of KSK Unit for Protracted Battles with Russia According to Bild, Special Forces Commander Andreas Kuhn said the German military is examining tactics with a possible conflict with Moscow in mind. Before that, the troops are expected to return to the base about three days after the start of the operation. Now the unit is being prepared for a long-term presence in the field, including at extremely low temperatures. "We are focusing quite specifically on the enemy in the form of Russia," Cohn emphasized.