KIEV, May 19 – The decision to suspend the operation of the Brusnychka fresh market chain and Parallel-branded filling stations in the “anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone“ is linked to present circumstances and was made in line with the current corporate management system, System Capital Management told Interfax-Ukraine.

"We had difficulties with supplies in the past several months – both food for the Brusnychka chain and fuel for the Parallel chain. When the further continuation of operation became impossible the decision that was announced today was made," the group said when asked if the decision to close the two chains in the ATO zone was initiated by SCM.