[2] Before the start of the Bosnian War, Kulenovic joined the Territorial Defence Force of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in April.

Kulenović fought for the ToBiH until the organization of military units in Bihać, Havarija was wounded 2-3 times during the Bosnian War.

he led a battalion in the 501st Glorious Mountain Brigade, in one of Kulenovic’s actions, he along with other Bosnian Army personnel attacked a group of VRS soldiers in Maljevac, garnering him the nickname “Havarija”.

[3][4] Kulenovic along with his men were appointed to hold the line against the oncoming wave of VRS soldiers led by Ratko Mladić during Operation "Breza '94", which was a success.

[6][7] Kulenović was posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Lily for his contributions and bravery during the Bosnian War, including his liberation of Sanski Most and Sokoc.