The crew of the Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship have provided “ support and solidarity ” to Ukrainian scientists based in Antarctica. Plymouth-based HMS Protector called in at the polar research station of Vernadsky which is manned by 21 scientists from the war-torn country. The navy crew, who delivered food and supplies, described hearing how the Ukrainians had families trapped by the Russian invasion. Captain Michael Wood, from HMS Protector, said: “ During time spent ashore, the team confirmed t