Conversation so far:
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.

Question: How did his activity contribute to the war effort?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Ibn al-Khattab's activity contribute to the war effort in Chechnya?