YEREVAN, MAY 20, ARMENPRESS. Wreckage from EgyptAir flight MS804 has been found in the Mediterranean Sea alongside passengers’ belongings as investigations into the disaster continue, “Armenpress” reports citing The Independent.

EgyptAir said officials had been informed of the discovery on May 20 morning during searches for the Airbus A320.

“The Egyptian Armed Forces have informed EgyptAir that they have found the first debris from the missing aircraft operating flight MS804 295km from the Egyptian coastline,” a statement said.

“EgyptAir sincerely conveys its deepest sorrow to the families and friends of the passengers on board.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and have engaged international emergency support group Kenyon to assist with care for those touched by this tragedy.”

The spokesperson at the airline’s head offices in Cairo described the new find as “wreckage” but could give no further details.

The Egyptian army confirmed the discovery, saying the finds were being salvaged as search operations continued on the morning of May 20.

Brigadier General Mohammed Samir said Egyptian jets and naval vessels found “personal belongings of the passengers and parts of the plane's wreckage 290km (180 miles) north of Alexandria”.

If the debris is confirmed as a part of the missing aircraft, it will be instrumental in investigations into the cause of the crash.