diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
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@@ -350,6 +350,9 @@ Extension Modules
 Library
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+- bpo-29870: Fix ssl sockets leaks when connection is aborted in asyncio/ssl 
+  implementation. Patch by Michaël Sghaïer.
+
 - bpo-29743: Closing transport during handshake process leaks open socket.
   Patch by Nikolay Kim