I couldn't dig up any additional details re: the photos in question.
Some are claiming the crab-like object in the photo linked to above is a fractured piece of the probe's protective shield. The fully intact probe can be seen here pre-launch: http://www.myspacemuseum.com/v_venera13i_24.jpg
Some are claiming the crab-like object in the photo linked to above is a fractured piece of the probe's protective shield. The fully intact probe can be seen here pre-launch: http://www.myspacemuseum.com/v_venera13i_24.jpg