Originally Posted by
dead_pan
Of course they daren't field any in Ukraine. They'd be sitting ducks for Ukrainian AD systems, and it would be a huge propaganda blow if one was lost.
(same goes for their other "game changers" e.g the Su57)
No doubt they have used the Tu-160s along with the Tu-95s on strikes against Ukraine. They can stand off well outside Ukrainian airspace to launch the likes of Kh-101 cruise missiles.