Add release-notes file

Author: oliverguenther

docs/release-notes/README.md

@@ -13,6 +13,13 @@ Stay up to date and get an overview of the new features included in the releases
 <!--- New release notes are generated below. Do not remove comment. -->
 <!--- RELEASE MARKER -->
 
+## 17.1.1
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+Release date: 2026-02-18
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+[Release Notes](17-1-1/)
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+
 ## 17.1.0
 
 Release date: 2026-02-11