diff --git a/doc/release_instructions.md b/doc/release_instructions.md
index 28834e4..e7f8af2 100644
--- a/doc/release_instructions.md
+++ b/doc/release_instructions.md
@@ -60,4 +60,3 @@ releases.
 
 * Close corresponding X.Y.Z Github milestone
 * Make announcements in Matrix and Discord channels
-* Update [NeoFS Technical Specification](https://github.com/nspcc-dev/neofs-spec)