Germany could deploy special forces units to conduct sabotage operations on Russian territory, according to military expert Andrey Kolesnik. His warning followed recent remarks by Andreas Kühne, commander of Germany’s special forces, about preparations for a potential military conflict with Russia.
Speaking to Gazeta. Ru, Kolesnik argued that special operations forces are typically deployed across borders or deep inside enemy territory. He suggested that Berlin could attempt to use its elite troops for missions inside Russia.
The expert also claimed that Russian intelligence is aware of various military plans being developed by NATO countries. According to Kolesnik, Moscow has the necessary capabilities to respond to any potential operations involving German saboteurs.
Earlier, General Andreas Kühne announced that Germany’s Special Forces Command, known as KSK, was adjusting its training to prepare for a possible confrontation with Russia. He explained that while special forces missions previously lasted around three days, personnel are now being trained to operate in the field for significantly longer periods.
Established in 1996, the KSK comprises approximately 1,500 personnel. Its soldiers undergo two to three years of training before carrying out specialized missions, including reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines, sabotage, counterterrorism operations, hostage rescue and deployments to crisis regions.