Russia Building A Ground-Based Laser Weapon To Blind Enemy Satellites

Space Review: Kalina: a Russian ground-based laser to dazzle imaging satellites 

There is strong evidence that a space surveillance complex in Russia’s northern Caucasus is being outfitted with a new laser system called Kalina that will target optical systems of foreign imaging satellites flying over Russian territory. Initiated in 2011, the project has suffered numerous delays, but recent Google Earth imagery shows that construction is now well underway. Kalina will complement a mobile laser dazzler known as Peresvet that has been operational since late 2019. 

 The Krona space surveillance complex Kalina is part of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Krona space surveillance complex, situated several kilometers west of Zelenchukskaya, a place well known in the astronomical community. Also located in its immediate vicinity are the Russian Academy of Science’s Special Astrophysical Observatory (housing the six-meter BTA telescope) and the RATAN-600 radio telescope.  

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Update #1: Kalina: Russia's advanced laser system that can blind enemy satellites (WION)  

Update #2: Russia Building Laser Weapon To 'Soft Kill' US Spy Satellites (Zero Hedge)  

WNU Editor: Russia is not the only country building these space weapons .... China's Directed Energy Weapons and Counterspace Applications (The Diplomat).