Germany will not be able to fill underground gas storage facilities up to the 70% target by November 1; Now the figure is about 62%, RIA Novosti reports in a statement from the German Ministry of Economics. According to Politico, gas reserves in the European Union are at their lowest level in 15 years for this time of year, which, amid disruptions in global supply due to the conflict in the Middle East, creates risks of energy shortages in the winter.