diff --git a/diffutils.spec b/diffutils.spec
index dac45d4..e5b6e7a 100644
--- a/diffutils.spec
+++ b/diffutils.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          diffutils
-Version:       3.8
+Version:       3.9
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       A GNU collection of diff utilities
 Group:         Applications/Development
@@ -75,6 +75,9 @@ exit 0
 #NEWS README THANKS
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Jan 16 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 3.9-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Sun Sep 12 2021 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 3.8-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist