[Oztrich Boy]

They are not really used for launching cruise missiles - they are used as recon platforms to provide midcourse info to the cruise missiles.

No offence, but I think I'll rely on Maj Gen Pavel Androsov, who identified these aircraft as Tu-95MS, which is a cruise missile carrier.

[Little Ray]

You’re right. The MS is a cruise missile platform. One version has up to 16 missiles on board.
Doesn’t stand much of a chance if intercepted, though.