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What was Ibn al-Khattab's role in the first Chechen War?
Khattab gained great notoriety in Russia for his April 1996 ambush of a large armored column in Yaryshmardy.
What did Ibn al-Khattab accomplish in Chechnya in 1996?
Khattab became a prominent warlord and commanded the Arab Mujahideen in Chechnya.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Ibn al-Khattab besides his accomplishment in Chechnya in 1996?
Ibn al-Khattab set up a network of paramilitary camps.
How did Ibn al-Khattab's activity contribute to the war effort in Chechnya?
Ibn al-Khattab set up a network of paramilitary camps that trained not only Chechens, but also Muslims from the North Caucasian Russian republics and Central Asia.
Was Ibn al-Khattab recognized for his military accomplishments?
Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev gave Ibn al-Khattab two of the highest Chechen military awards.
What other accolades did Ibn al-Khattab receive besides Chechen military awards?
Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev promoted Ibn al-Khattab to the rank of general.

Question: What did he do after the first Chechen War?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Ibn al-Khattab do after the first Chechen War?