A part of the MH370, Malaysian Airlines flight that vanished more than a year ago has been found on a beach in the Indian Ocean.
Malaysia's prime minister, Najib Razak at a brief press conference said "an international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion (Island) is indeed from MH370.
"We now have physical evidence that ... Flight MH370 tragically ended in the Southern Indian Ocean." the prime minister said.
The debris, identified as a "flaperon" (a Boeing 777 wing segment) was found by an environmental worker and is the first piece of physical evidence recovered since the plane vanished on March 8, 2014 along with its 239 passengers and crew.
The found debris has been transported to Toulouse, France for further investigation, with hope that it will provide some clues about the jet’s final moments.
"The burden and uncertainty faced by the families during this time has been unspeakable," Prime Minister Najib said according to ABC reports. "I promise you this,Malaysia will always remember and honor those who were lost onboard MH370."
In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said it had informed families of the passengers and crew, who are all presumed deceased, about the part's linkage to the missing craft.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected," the airline said. "We expect and hope that there would be more objects to be found which would be able to help resolve this mystery."
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