Ukraine had hoped that its military efforts would be bolstered by the arrival of F-16 fighter jets promised by allies this summer, but so far, Ukraine has yet to see them, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s interview with BBC. “It’s been 18 months and the planes have not reached us,” he said, noting his gratitude for the support that has been provided to Ukraine. However, the president emphasized that new fighter jets are necessary to help Ukrainians counter Russian air dominance and “unblock the skies.” Previously, Zelenskyy had said that Ukraine needs at least 128 F-16 fighters…