Conversation so far:
What was al-Khattab's role in the first Chechen War?
that same year, he entered Chechnya, posing as a television reporter.
What did he accomplish in Chechnya that year?
Khattab participated in fighting Russian forces and acted as an intermediary financier between foreign Muslim funding sources and the local fighters.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
To help secure funding and spread the message of resistance, he was frequently accompanied by at least one cameraman.

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