diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/istio_update.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/istio_update.md
index 8fdb60c5a7..bbca63f92c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/istio_update.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/istio_update.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ ACs:
 - [ ] Istio module upgrades with zero downtime - https://github.com/kyma-project/istio/issues/429
 - [ ] Tests and documentation updated if needed.
 - [ ] Verify that sidecars are in sync with Control Plane.
-- [ ] Istio and Envoy Version updated in the `README.md`. The scripts `scripts/get_module_istio_version.sh` and `scripts/get_module_envoy_version.sh` can be used to extract the versions.
+- [ ] Istio and Envoy Version updated in the [`README.md`](https://github.com/kyma-project/istio) and [`/docs/user/README.md`](https://github.com/kyma-project/istio) files. You can use the scripts `scripts/get_module_istio_version.sh` and `scripts/get_module_envoy_version.sh` to extract the versions.
 
 **DoD:**
 - [ ] Provide documentation.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2c20ece110..a537275c9c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Istio is an open-source service mesh that provides a uniform way to manage, conn
 
 Kyma Istio Operator is a component of the Kyma runtime that handles the management and configuration of the Istio service mesh. Within Kyma Istio Operator, [Istio Controller](/docs/user/00-10-overview-istio-controller.md) is responsible for installing, uninstalling, and upgrading Istio.
 
+The latest release includes the following versions of Istio and Envoy:
 **Istio version:** 1.21.2  
 **Envoy version:** 1.29.4