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@@ -6,15 +6,19 @@ type: Bug
 ---
 
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 **System (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. Ubuntu 20.04]
- - Kernel version (if applicable): [e.g. 5.10]
- - strongSwan version(s): [e.g. 5.9.2]
+ - OS: [e.g. Ubuntu 26.04]
+ - Kernel version (if applicable): [e.g. 7.0]
+ - strongSwan version(s): [e.g. 6.0.6]
  - Tested/confirmed with the latest version: [yes/no]
 
 **Describe the bug**