The invasion was started in support of the Islamic Djamaat of Dagestan separatist rebels .
Shamil Basayev and Khattab had created the Islamic International Peacekeeping Brigade which was composed of Chechen Arab and Dagestani fighters .
The invasion was started in support of the Islamic Djamaat of Dagestani separatist rebels .
Shamil Basayev and Khattab had created the Islamic International Peacekeeping Brigade which was composed of Chechen Arab and Dagestani fighters .