Confirmed: Plane Debris Found in Indian Ocean is From Missing Flight MH370

This is the news the world, especially families and friends of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 passengers, has been waiting for in over a year. The plane debris that washed up on Reunion Island has been confirmed as being that of the missing plane.

"Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that an international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion island is indeed from MH370," Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced on Facebook. "We now have physical evidence that, as I announced on 24th March last year, flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean."

"The burden and uncertainty faced by the families during this time has been unspeakable," his statement went on to reveal. "It is my hope that this confirmation, however tragic and painful, will at least bring certainty to the families and loved ones of the 239 people onboard MH370. They have our deepest sympathy and prayers."

"I would like to assure all those affected by this tragedy that the government of Malaysia is committed to do everything within our means to find out the truth of what happened," he continued. "MH370's disappearance marked us as a nation. We mourn with you, as a nation."

Meanwhile, Serge Mackowiak, a French deputy prosecutor, said that the clue supporting the confirmation of the flaperon that washed up on the island 500 miles east of Madagascar is strong because it "matches Boeing's technical specifications, and the piece is in line with information that Malaysia Airlines provided," according to Mashable.

However, he conceded that more testing needs to be done. The additional tests will start on Thursday.

"I am not in a position tonight to say when exactly the results of this exam will be available," he added.

The seemingly conflicting reports appeared to confuse families of the missing passengers, with many saying that they were not sure who to believe.

"I was left somewhat confused and, frankly, a little angry and dismayed," K.S. Narendran told CNN. His wife was among the passengers.

Meanwhile, some of the families said that they learned of the Malaysian prime minister's announcement only via a "mass text message."

A number of those informed expressed that this announcement is not enough to bring them "complete closure."

"We still need to know what happened. They still need to find the plane. We still need to know what happened... They still need to find the black box to get the truth out," Gomes told Mashable in another piece. "It brings some sort of closure but not a complete closure. We don't know what happened and where the plane went down. It's not over yet."

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